The chief executive of pub company Fuller’s warns that the hospitality sector has little incentive to hire inexperienced workers aged under 21. In comments reported by UK outlets, he argues that businesses are hesitant to recruit younger staff without prior experience, despite staffing needs. He also suggests that the broader employment environment affects retention in the sector, saying pub workers are more likely to stay in their jobs when there are fewer alternative opportunities elsewhere. The warning is presented as part of a wider discussion about how policy and labour market conditions influence hiring practices in hospitality and the recruitment prospects for younger applicants. The reports highlight the tension between the need for staff and the perceived risks and costs for employers when taking on less experienced workers. Overall, the sources agree on the main message: incentives for employing under-21, inexperienced candidates are limited, while retention may be stronger when external job opportunities are reduced.