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New paper published! 📰 We discuss employer branding in tourism and hospitality by introducing an employment value proposition perspective applicable across the industry. What employer attributes are most important to employees and how does the general attractiveness and reputation of the industry influence their intention to stay? #EmployerBranding #Tourism #Hospitality Full text (open access) is available here:

Over a third (35%) of hospitality job seekers research hotels they’re interested in as potential employers online. Does your hotel stand out from the competition? Learn how you can create an employer brand that remains consistent across all of your hotels to drive candidate engagement, hiring, and productivity by downloading our latest guide, Employer Branding Brilliance: Essential Strategies for Hotels: https://hubs.ly/Q02xtMf30

As travel returns and the hospitality industry strives to recover, employers are facing challenges in attracting the right talent. In Australia, demand for hospitality staff has increased 13%. With many skilled workers leaving the industry for more flexible roles, employers must update their employer branding and candidate attraction to make themselves an option for experienced hospitality staff. Each hospitality brand has its own distinctive style, personality and benefits. This should be reflected in both consumer marketing to get customers through the door, but also for employer branding. Workers are attracted to a brand, not just the packages they offer. By developing a strong employer brand through things like EVP strategies, employee ambassador programmes, and brand toolkits, you can help shift your brand's position and open yourself up to more experienced employees. We are experts at finding the best hospitality talent: https://lnkd.in/g7iNkFtX #HospitalityIndustry #RecruitmentStrategies #TalentAcquisition #TheMondayGroup

Today, we share with you the story of Juanma Bobes, Director of Human Resources at Hotel Riomar Ibiza At the core of Riomar Ibiza's vibrant work life, Juanma Bobes passionately leads as the Director of Human Resources. His international experiences have honed an empathetic and adaptable approach to human resource management, crucial in the hospitality industry. We had the chance to chat with him, uncovering the challenges, lessons, and inspirations that define his professional day-to-day. Q: What are the most rewarding challenges you've encountered in your role here? A: I'm passionate about this job and the connection between human resources and tourism. I love interacting with all employees and striving to make them feel comfortable; it's crucial since we spend about 30% of our lives working. The biggest challenge is helping them balance productivity with workplace motivation during Ibiza's intense summer season. Q: What personal life lessons do you apply to your work in human resources at Hotel Riomar Ibiza? A: Working abroad taught me the importance of adapting to different cultures and work environments. This ability is transferable to any workplace setting, learning to listen and adapt to everyone's needs without applying the same model universally. Q: If you could choose any place in the hotel to take a break, where would you relax? A: I would choose a hidden corner of our Ocean Restaurant, listening to the sound of the sea at sunset. The combination of scenery and our staff's kindness makes this the best place to truly disconnect. Q: How do you balance the human and professional aspects of managing a diverse team in a hospitality environment? A: We adopt diversity policies and treat religious and cultural differences with the utmost respect, promoting an "open door" policy for suggestions, improvements, or reporting any injustice. Q: If you could meet a historical figure to discuss leadership and people management, who would you choose and why? A: I'd be interested in talking with Pat Wadors for his emphasis on culture and employee engagement and with Frederic Taylor, considered the father of industrial management, to discuss the evolution of the profession. Q: How do you think your work at Hotel Riomar Ibiza has influenced your personal and professional growth? A: Working in an international environment and for a global company like Marriott International stimulates me to never stop learning and growing, surrounded by top-notch professionals. Juanma's perspective on human resources at Hotel Riomar Ibiza highlights the importance of empathy, adaptability, and continuous learning in creating a work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, enhancing the guest experience.

Diversey MEA has been certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Second Year in a Row! What an incredible evening it was, celebrating our second consecutive win as Top Employers for multiple countries in MEA. Celebrations were under a star lit open sky Armani well at Armani well at Burj Khalifa Hotel, Dubai on the 22nd of February’24 Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people's practices. Top Employers Institute has certified over 2 300 organizations in 121 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of 12 million employees globally. Top Employers’ journey began for us in 2022 with the entry of the following countries for contesting to be the “Top Employer”: UAE Turkey South Africa & Egypt Victory in these slots gets us as an organization, the Top Employers’ Seal. The process entails validation via a rigorous assessment through a stringent multi panel across industries and benchmarking ‘Excellence’ in all the crucial HR & people practices. The team comprising of HR leaders respectively of these countries viz. ESRA DİRİK along with Ceren Bicakci Gezgin from Turkey Vrinda Ladkat from UAE Mahadi Mosia from South Africa and Gina S. Mishriky from Egypt have done an exhaustive submissions and presentations to make the victory possible. The program, right from inception to all its stages of maturity for the last two years has been ably led by Gina S. Mishriky To add to the feather, the subsequent wins in a significant number of impactful MEA geographies have earned us as a company a collective award, which is Middle East Top Employer Seal. A huge thanks to Somer Gundogdu in leading from the front and extending & steering his support and sponsorship to a culture that’s enabling & converging. This makes us a winner in the market place across varied spectrums During the process, the following pillars were benchmarked against to ensure that our winning countries are applying the right tools that suits our employees in the modern world: * Steer - Organization Strategy, People Strategy & Leadership * Shape - Organization & Change, Digital HR & Work Environment * Attract - Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition & On-boarding * Develop - Performance, Career & Learning * Engage - Well-being, Engagement, Rewards & Recognition & Off-boarding * Unite - Values, Ethics & Integrity, Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion Would like to recognise the leadership of Gokhan Ozdol Boniface Kariuki along with all the key country & cluster leaders and our functional leaders in MEAT who have kept us at the top of the game Also a huge thanks to David Nocek Christy Kenny Notigan & Anton de Kock for their encouragement always.Awards & celebration 🎉 Energises always Mariette Vanvuuren Ebru Kilic #topemployers2024 #burjkhalifa #peopleandculture #peoplemakethedifference #bestpractices #recognition #excellence #teamcelebration #hrinnovations #solenis #diversey

#EmployeeExperience | In this exclusive interview with ETHRWorld EMEA, Marie-Louise Ek, Vice President of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton Group discusses the pivotal role that well-being plays in driving both #employeeperformance and business results. She also shares how Hilton Group integrates employee well-being into its business strategy, positioning it as a strategic differentiator in the highly competitive hospitality industry. Read the edited excerpts from the interview by Yasmin Taj #Interview #EmployeeWellbeing #Strategies #HRleadersThought #WorkplaceMotivation

Hello Friends in Sydney and Melbourne! Two talent strategy events coming your way - one this Wednesday! Sydney: This Wednesday 5th Feb, I'll be joining u&u. Recruitment Partners for a free breakfast and strategy session. We'll explore how you can use your organisation's purpose to drive better recruitment and retention results, and to shape a high performing culture. Register via the link in the comments. Melbourne: Shhhhhh! We're about to launch an awesome, free employer branding event, to take place on the morning of 26th March. Block out your calendar and comment below or messaage me if you'd like to be added to the invitation list. Not in Sydney or Melbourne? Fear not - we'll be doing other free events across Australia during the year. Message me if you want to make sure you get an invitation. #employerbranding #talentattraction #hr

How do you stay one step ahead with hospitality recruitment? Discover the importance of adapting recruitment strategies to meet the evolving demands of the industry and how Gecko Hospitality California's services help you remain flexible and responsive to changes, ensuring you always have the best team in place. Dive into innovative recruitment adaptations here: https://lnkd.in/g6hbxRNb #AdaptingToChange #RecruitmentTrends #HospitalityRecruitment #GeckoHospitalityCalifornia

In the realm of hospitality, where the essence of service lies in understanding and accommodating diverse needs, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion isn’t just a moral imperative – it’s a strategic advantage. Hospitality businesses thrive when they embrace the rich tapestry of humanity, both among their guests and within their workforce. Diversity and inclusion initiatives in staffing not only align with ethical principles but also offer numerous benefits that contribute to organizational success and sustainability. Want to better understand the advantages to diversity and inclusion in hospitality staffing, and get some tips on how to recruit a stronger workforce? Read on. https://bit.ly/3U0691u

In today's competitive job market, creating an exceptional candidate experience is essential for building a strong employer brand. Check out our latest blog post for valuable insights and actionable tips on nurturing the candidate journey and shaping your employer brand. #SkybridgeLuxury #CandidateExperience #HumanResources https://lnkd.in/g73QQUsB