NewsBy Sophie ArundelThe UK wine industry now employs 3,300 full-time equivalent roles, up more than 40% since 2023. A new Hiring Toolkit aims to help producers recruit and retain staff as the sector continues to expand. Guidance for a growing workforceWineGB has launched a new Hiring Toolkit to support recruitment across the UK’s vineyards and wineries. The toolkit provides templates, checklists, policies, staff retention tips, and case studies on hiring and inclusion. Part of a wider strategyThe Hiring Toolkit follows WineGB’s Safeguarding and Welfare Toolkit, launched in 2024, and the creation of the EDI Hub, which promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in the wine sector.