Expert Insight
NEWS from
Kate Nicholls UKHospitality Chief Executive
International Women’s Day can trace its roots back to early Twentieth Century Socialist movements in the USA, Europe and Russia. As early as 1909, equal rights movements were holding days of observation, and the first incarnation of IWD was celebrated in 1911 in Europe. On 8 March 1917
(23 February by the old Russian calendar), female textile workers in Russia helped provide impetus to the February Revolution by downing tools and walking out of their factories. Gradually, other countries began to adopt the date as International Women’s Day and nowadays it is a global celebration of the achievements of women.
For the hospitality sector, there is plenty we can be proud of, particularly in terms of providing career starts to young women and shrinking the gender pay gap which, in 2019, stood at just 2.8%, the fifth closest to parity out of 85 sectors analysed.
It is clear, though, that there is much more we can, and should, be doing to get women into senior positions in the industry. Last month, UKHospitality sponsored a new report, Visible Women, co-authored by BRILLIANT Women and GameShift, which showed there are significant barriers to progression to senior positions.
According to the report, there
is a lack of diversity in many workplaces, a relative shortage of women holding senior positions and a limited number feeding the promotional pipeline. The report also points to a “boys club” mentality in the sector and a prevalence of stereotypes. Disappointingly, it also shows a lack of meaningful action from companies to address the problem, even among those who have acknowledged it.
Among the immediate action needed identified, is the promotion of “softer” leadership skills and much more emphasis on coaching and mentorship schemes to make sure that great female talent is given the same opportunities to
Pubs to Lead VE Day Celebrations
UKHospitality has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend licensing hours to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The 75th anniversary of VE Day will be an historic moment for the
grow and occupy those senior roles being monopolised by men.
We should not despair, though, as the report identifies numerous “green shoots” across the sector giving us hope and a platform upon which to build.
We are very happy to make the most of good news like the sector’s shrinking pay-gap, so we must also address problems and shortcomings. This report is a fantastic resource for ensuring better female representation at senior levels. UKHospitality will be using it as the basis for our work championing diversity amongst our membership and across the whole hospitality sector.
country. People will want to mark the occasion in all sorts of ways and pubs are often the focal point for community celebrations and acts of commemoration.
“An extension of licensing hours will allow pubs to stay open longer without the hassle of applying for a Temporary Event Notice. With margins for many pubs currently being squeezed, this is a very welcome step by the Government.”
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