AQA A-Level Business (2026) | 3.2.1 People management
You're the new HR Director for one of the UK's most exciting music festivals. BeachBusters attracts 80,000 fans over 3 days to a stunning coastal location. But here's the challenge: you need to hire, train, and manage over 1,000 temporary staff to make it happen.
Creative Director
Mel wants an amazing festival experience and happy staff who create good vibes.
Finance Director
Sandy watches the budget closely and wants cost-effective HR solutions.
Festival Operations
Gary has run 20+ festivals and knows what works (and what doesn't!).
Guide BeachBusters through 5 critical phases (the 12-month planning cycle) to build and manage a workforce of over 1,000 people. Your decisions about recruitment, training, employment contracts, and staff welfare will determine whether the festival succeeds or fails.
If Staff Engagement drops below 60%, you'll face automatic consequences - no-shows, resignations, and quality problems. Keep your team happy or watch your festival fall apart!
Ready to build your festival crew?
BeachBusters is facing its biggest test. After a rocky post-COVID comeback, this year is make-or-break. You need to:
£450,000
Your total budget for salaries, recruitment, and training
12 permanent staff
You'll need 1,000+ temporary workers by festival time
65/100
Moderate engagement - needs improvement to avoid problems
At the end, we'll calculate your Festival Vibe score:
Festival Vibe = (Staffing & Skills × Staff Engagement) - (Budget Overspend × 2)
High scores mean you hit your targets with happy, skilled staff. Low scores mean chaos, complaints, and potential losses!
Ready to start Phase 1?