IoH gets funding for EDI to help support the hospitality sector - FMJ
IoH gets funding for EDI to help support the hospitality sector - FMJ
Abstract
The Institute of Hospitality has secured funding from the Savoy Educational Trust, to employ an IoH specialist Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, to work as the primary point of contact for the global hospitality sector. The role will help support the hospitality industry attract talent from a more diverse talent pool, as well as setting up and managing an online IoH EDI business helpline. He commented: "Our latest IoH strategy aims to assist the hospitality industry access specialist EDI resources. With the objective of providing access to and helping them retain diverse talent."As an educational charity, the IoH is in an enviable and unique position to lead the global hospitality sector in EDI. Creating educational resources, Continuing Professional Development, articles, white papers, case studies and supporting businesses and individuals with EDI strategies and best practices. " The FTSE 350 company Hampton-Alexander Review published 8 November 2016 and last updated 14 March 2022, stated that 84 per cent of hospitality businesses are not meeting the target of employing 33 per cent of females across all three senior leadership levels - Board, Executive Committee and Direct Reports. With more than 80 per cent of companies in the hospitality sector reporting no representation from ethnic minority backgrounds in leadership roles on their Board or Executive Committee, the good news is there has been an increase at lower management levels over the 2021/22 period. Significantly, the Office for National Statistics shows that there is a significant increase in people identifying as LGBTQ. Richardson concluded: "Our aim is to make a significant difference across the hospitality industry with our EDI strategy. " The EDI job will go live on the IoH's website on Monday 3 October 2022..