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The aim of “Diversity Week” is to promote diversity
in the workplace, foster meaningful conversations about inclusivity and equity
in growth opportunities, encourage open dialogue about gender, culture, and
minorities, and celebrate the Group’s unique and diverse talent as a leading
dynamic and inclusive employer.
As part of Radisson Hotel Group’s ongoing
commitment to providing meaningful career moments and advancement
possibilities, the Group today kicks off its inaugural Diversity Week.
Radisson Hotel Group remains deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and
welcoming workplace as an equal opportunity employer. With over 1,320 hotels
around the world and 15 regional offices, the Group’s integral “Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) approach is at the core of the company’s business
success and culture. The Group’s cultural belief “We are many minds, with one
mindset” perfectly encapsulates this celebration of diverse cultures, races,
genders, abilities, and generational perspectives.
From 4th to 8th March 2024, Radisson Hotel Group’s
Diversity Week will bring together team members from around the world with
Radisson Hotel Group leaders and industry experts. Topics will include senior
female leaders sharing their personal career journeys, in-depth conversations
about programs and trainings to support dynamic career development, how to
prevent bias and ensure equity in compensation and benefits, as well as what
leaders can do to increase an overall sense of belonging at both the hotel-level
and individual-level. During the week, Radisson Hotel Group will also launch
its first Employee Resource Groups to give team members the opportunity to
engage more actively in DEI. On the final day of Diversity Week, 8th March, the
virtual conference will close with a global International Women’s Day
celebration.
“At Radisson Hotel Group, we celebrate diversity
across all cultures, races, genders, abilities, and generations. We want to
continue nurturing a culture of openness, inclusivity, and advancement for all.
As the World’s 3rd Best Employer in the Travel & Leisure industry by
Forbes, we truly believe that when we inspire team members to understand and
value each other´s unique perspectives, we can create a better workplace and
ultimately a better world together,” says Iñigo Capell, Executive Vice
President & Global Chief People and Resources Officer.
As part of its DEI strategy, Radisson Hotel Group
remains committed to achieving balanced leadership by supporting more women to
take on leadership roles within the company. The Group has set a target of 50%
Women in Leadership by 2030. Currently, the leadership of the Group consists of
32% female leaders, including General Managers at the hotel-level and
director-level and above at the corporate office-level. This represents a 16
percentage points increase since 2018.
To achieve this vision, the Group has implemented
several key actions. In 2023, Radisson Hotel Group took significant strides
towards fostering gender diversity and inclusion. Internally and externally,
dedicated talent pools were established, focused specifically on identifying
female talent with the potential to grow into leadership roles. Notably, the
external talent pool aimed at female General Managers resulted in a 30%
increase of external hires for GM positions in 2023 being female, representing an
11% increase compared to the previous year.
The Group has also demonstrated its commitment to
gender equality by defining transparent career plans with fast tracks in order
to ensure a balanced 50% female participation in all development programs and
critical training initiatives. The Group recently launched Spotlight, a
sponsorship program that gives visibility to female talent across the company
by matching them with senior leaders who will support and advocate for them in
their career journey.
Furthermore, the Group undertook a comprehensive
review of rewards packages and policies, with a dedicated focus on addressing
the gender pay gap and cultivating more inclusive working conditions.
Additionally, it implemented a progressive parental and maternal coverage
policy across all offices, enhancing local government aid to cover
approximately 100% of the gross base salary for employees, both men and women.
This initiative is designed to provide comprehensive support to employees
navigating parental responsibilities.
As Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand
globally with the aim of growing the business exponentially, its dedication to
being a top employer in the hospitality industry remains steadfast, with plans
for further dynamic new career development programs and initiatives, set to be
launched in 2024.
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