Parkdean Resorts signs Wellbeing and Development Promise

Parkdean Resorts is among the 109 businesses from across the industry to have signed The Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise. The promise, which is driven by the Hospitality and Tourism Board as part of the Hospitality Sector Council, was first launched this April. In signing up to the Wellbeing and Development Promise, these companies have “united in their commitment to supporting the development of their workforce”. Besides Parkdean Resorts, other signatories include Greene King, Odeon, Pizza Express and Sodexo, and represent more than 10,000 venues across the country. Collectively, they have committed to creating a working environment that facilitates respect between all team members; identifying training and development opportunities for team members at all levels; implementing a diversity and inclusion policy; and ensuring team members are well-rewarded for their work. Steve Richards, chair of the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board and CEO of Parkdean Resorts, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many businesses from across hospitality sign up to the promise and commit to this level of training and support for their staff. “Businesses, both big and small, have come together to show that offering our employees the right support is an absolute priority and that initiatives like this are a key part of that journey.” He added: “I’m delighted that the development and launch of the Promise has had the backing of the Government, through the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board, and I look forward to working with the Department for Business and Trade to drive it forward.” Kevin Hollinrake, minister for enterprise, markets and small business, said: “Hospitality is at the heart of our economy, so I’m glad to see that the hardworking staff of over 10,000 venues are now working for companies that are rightly prioritising their wellbeing by signing up to this promise. “This work was borne out of industry and government working together as part of the Hospitality Sector Council and will be boosted by new laws protecting workers’ hard-earned tips and right to request a flexible working pattern.”