Radisson Hotel Group kickstarts first ever diversity week
The aim of diversity week is to promote diversity in the workplace, foster conversations about inclusivity and equity in growth opportunities, encourage open dialogue about gender, culture, and minorities, and celebrate the group’s diverse talent as an inclusive employer
Radisson Hotel Group has launched its first diversity week, aligned with this year’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire Inclusion”.
The aim of diversity week is to promote diversity in the workplace, foster conversations about inclusivity and equity in growth opportunities, encourage open dialogue about gender, culture, and minorities, and celebrate the group’s diverse talent as an inclusive 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.
During the diversity week, the group 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 programmes and training 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, 8 March, the virtual conference will close with a global International Women’s Day celebration.
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.
Iñigo Capell, executive vice president and global chief people and resources officer, said: “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 and 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.”
