Using design thinking in HR to optimize hospitality
Tiago Costa, CEO of Parisima Talent, discusses the importance of design thinking and explains how hospitality HR leaders in the region can contribute to a company’s ongoing success through effective application.
Elevating experiences in the workplace
Diversity is embraced by the hospitality industry, which caters to employees of different cultures. Furthermore, brands prioritize inclusive environments, aligning with goals and expectations. This shift consequently reshapes organizational culture and the employer-employee dynamic. Global hospitality brands reimagine work, offering exceptional experiences and fostering environments for employee retention. Here, Maria Davies, MD at Agora Hospitality Ltd, explores strategies and trends in the industry, showcasing examples from leading hospitality brands worldwide.
The future of food tech in Kuwait
There’s no doubt that Covid-19 changed the rules of the game in the world of technology, particularly in the world of F&B. We take a look at how technology is impacting the food scene in Kuwait and the latest trends.
How the hospitality industry can survive the talent crisis
Ditching yesteryear’s methods of attracting and retaining talent will enable businesses to become sought-after workplaces.
How Saudi Arabia can harness retired expat talent
As Saudi Arabia continues to develop and diversify its economy, the need for skilled professionals has reached an unprecedented level. Dagmar Symes, CEO of Hill Robinson Estates Saudia LLC, shares her views on the social reforms in KSA and how retired expat talent can be leveraged.
Empowering the F&B sector to source local talent
As Dubai solidifies its position as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, the critical role of vocational training in shaping a skilled workforce has never been clearer. In recent years, a remarkable shift in educational preferences has occurred, with an increasing number of students recognizing the immense value of vocational studies over traditional technical education. This transformative transition not only benefits the students themselves but also plays a pivotal role in ensuring the sustainable growth of the burgeoning tourism industry. In addition, a robust vocational offering aligns with a key priority of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to seamlessly integrate the next generation of Emiratis and young residents into the thriving tourism sector. Essa Bin Hadher, general manager of Dubai College of Tourism, shares his thoughts on investing in local talents.
Closing the gender gap
Work still needs to be done to ensure that women are represented in higher-grade roles and remunerated accordingly, as Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions points out.
The third wave of virtual work
Carla Pianese, a remote worker and senior program manager at Tricolor Associates Management Consultancy, gives us her take on the third wave of virtual work, which centers on enhancing collaboration, productivity and management.
The real secret to retaining talent
There is no real secret, per se, to retaining talent; it is all about having the right attitude so that employees remain engaged, motivated and happy. We learn more with Mark Dickinson of DONE! Hospitality Training Solutions.
Maximizing talent productivity by addressing mental wellness
In honor of World Health Day, Tiago Costa, Parisima Talent CEO, emphasizes the significance of mental wellness in the workplace, urging hospitality HR leaders to prioritize it for sustained success.