work culture
Marriott International Commits to Hiring More Than 3,000 Refugees Globally by 2026
Marriott International, Inc. | June 20, 2023
Today, on World Refugee Day, Marriott International announced it has committed to hiring more than 1,500 refugees throughout its European region by 2026. This follows Marriott’s commitment to hire over 1,500 refugees by 2025 in the United States. Marriott President and CEO Anthony Capuano announced Marriott’s hiring commitment during the Tent Partnership for Refugees European Business Summit this week. “At Marriott International, we believe in being a force for good and making a positive and sustainable impact in the communities where we do business,” said Capuano. “Across Europe, this has included support for refugees from Ukr...
How to Stop the Culture of Fear and Bullying in the Hospitality Industry
Ian Scarth FIH | April 17, 2023
According to the dictionary, 'Bullying' is defined as “Seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable”, while ACAS define it as “offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means that undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient.” The same dictionary suggests Hospitality is “The friendly, graceful, and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” Anyone reading these definitions must surely conclude that it's impossible to be hospitable if at the same time one is a bully. Yet the hospitality industry appears to h...
