Diversity, equity and inclusion in hospitality: Value centered leadership as a conduit for change

ABSTRACT

Increased globalization of the hospitality industry brings with it a multitude of challenges. Chief among them is the expanding diversity of both the hospitality labor pool and the traveling public. Diversity not only affects internal workplace culture, but it also has a direct correlation to customer experience and satisfaction. As our society grapples with more diverse cultures and changing values around equity and inclusion, appropriate leadership principles are needed to facilitate change. This study specifically examines value-centered leadership principles as a means to spark innovative programming around diversity, equity and inclusion practices within the hospitality sector. Applications of value-centered leadership principles are presented through the lens of mission, service, people, and task orientations. Managerial implications are discussed through a lens on promoting a culture of respect and inclusivity by fostering and encouraging employees to learn about, measure, and understand different cultural perspectives while also addressing and preventing discrimination and harassment.酒店业日益全球化带来了诸多挑战. 其中最主要的是酒店业劳动力库和旅游公众的多样性不断扩大. 多样性不仅影响内部工作场所文化, 而且与客户体验和满意度直接相关. 随着我们的社会努力应对更多样化的文化和围绕公平和包容不断变化的价值观, 需要适当的领导原则来促进变革. 这项研究专门研究了以价值为中心的领导原则, 将其作为在酒店业围绕多样性、公平性和包容性实践激发创新计划的一种手段. 以价值为中心的领导原则的应用是通过任务、服务、人员和任务导向的视角来呈现的. 通过培养和鼓励员工学习、衡量和理解不同的文化观点, 同时解决和防止歧视和骚扰, 从促进尊重和包容文化的角度讨论管理影响.

 

KEYWORDS:

• Diversity
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Leadership
• Hospitality industry

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.