With over 20+ years experience in the hotel industry, Annie Boslem has been working for some of the most prestigious international companies such as Starwood, Inter-Continental, Shangri-La and Taj Hotels. She also works with many small and exclusive privately-owned properties, both in the UK and overseas. She moved from luxury hotels into hospitality recruitment in 2000 and works closely with many of the major 5-star hotel properties in Europe, Middle East and Asia - specializing in management recruitment for deluxe hotels.  Her passion for the hospitality industry is contagious and she shares her experience and insights with us on how the industry leaders can face the current staffing challenges and inspire young people to join the industry.  Annie’s background in recruitment has allowed her to understand the importance of mentoring, and finding the right people to fill the mentor’s shoes.  She also discusses the importance of training and finding a good work-life balance for people in the business. Annie is currently the Vice-Chargee de Missions, Bailliage of Scotland, Chaine des Rotisseurs - http://www.chaine.co.uk/bailliages/scotland . Annie is also a Past President and Honorary member of the AICR – Amicale Internationale des Sous Directeurs et Chefs de Reception des Grand Hotels - http://www.aicr.co.uk . With a great love of good food and wine her life’s motto is “May the only pain in your life be champagne”. Today’s episode is being sponsored by Jorizon Education Consulting, China.