Contents
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Preface iii
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................... vii
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 9
2. International hotel chains ................................................................................................... 11
3. CSR activity across the international hotel chains ............................................................. 14
4. HR management structures ................................................................................................ 16
5. HR policies and practice ..................................................................................................... 19
5.1. Defining good practice in HR management .................................................................. 19
5.2. Vision, values, mission statements and principles ........................................................ 21
5.3. Global policies and programmes .................................................................................. 23
5.4. Employment development ............................................................................................ 25
5.5. Equal opportunity and diversity .................................................................................... 26
5.6. Training and development ............................................................................................ 28
5.7. Security of employment ................................................................................................ 29
5.8. Working conditions....................................................................................................... 30
5.9. Human rights and protection of the vulnerable ............................................................. 31
5.10. Health and safety .......................................................................................................... 32
5.11. Industrial relations, engagement and consultation ........................................................ 33
5.12. Grievance processes ...................................................................................................... 35
6. Observations and final remarks .......................................................................................... 35
7. Future recommendations .................................................................................................... 37
Sectoral working papers .................................................................................................................... 39
Tables
1. Evolution of the Top 10 hotel chains worldwide (1995–2008 – ranked by rooms) .......... 12
2. Brands associated with the Top 10 hotel chains ................................................................. 12
3. Intercontinental Hotels Group Portfolio ............................................................................. 14