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Diverse, But Not in Management
A recent survey from Hcareers found that a majority 66% of workers in hospitality think
the industry is more diverse than other sectors, with the remaining feeling they were on
par. And yet, according to the 2020 Bureau of Labor Current Population Survey, over
80% of hospitality management positions are held by White workers with 7% held by
Black workers, a concerning snapshot of a declining trend: the US Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that in 2007 nearly 30% of upper management
positions were held by people of color; in 2015, that number had decreased to 19%.
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The world is expecting more from businesses when it comes
to DEI progress. The recent filing of a Nasdaq proposal
that would require listed companies to have greater
diversity in its executive positions speaks to the changing
economic and social importance of these initiatives.
The key to more equity in upper management starts
with creating more openings for diverse employees
to advance their career paths upward. Mentoring
programs and partnerships provide the information
and support candidates need to make their way,
but company's must commit to the effort.
A multinational and multiethnic market calls
for greater diversity in management teams
and the hospitality market can oblige.
Expand the
candidate pool
with a diverse
recruiting
initiative.
38%
of orgs build relationships to
recruit from associations, groups,
educational institutions and
government entities associated with
underserved talent communities.
Source: Brandon Hall Group, Diversity & Inclusion
Benchmarking Study, 2020.
Meet Talent and Retention Goals with a Diverse Recruiting Initiative
If you have significant talent gaps that impede your ability to grow, a diverse recruiting initiative
can enable the expansion of the candidate pool. Doing so addresses a critical business
problem while establishing a foundation for diverse recruiting going forward. Despite the
benefits, less than 50% of organizations have a plan to ensure DEI recruiting processes.
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Brandon Hall Group, D&I Benchmarking Study, 2020.
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https://www.hcareers.com/article/employer-articles/survey-results-diversity-and-hospitality-upper-management
