Guarding Against Unintended Consequences

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Backward step or a catalyst for change?

Has diversity and inclusion been a priority during Covid-19? The world has changed more than we could ever have imagined since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with our hospitality, travel and leisure sector being hit harder than most. During this time, HTL leaders have responded with creativity, agility and strength to ensure business survival. Amid this disruption, D&I has understandably slipped down the corporate agenda.

To understand the scale of this shift, over the last few months The MBS Group has conducted extensive interviews with more than 60 CEOs, Chairs and HR Directors drawn from across the industry. Through these discussions, we have been able to uncover the extent to which the sector’s leaders have taken into account the impact of the pandemic on their female employees and employees from ethnic minority backgrounds.

BACKWARD STEP OR A CATALYST FOR CHANGE?


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