Diversity in
Hospitality and
Foodservice
thnicity pay gaps and representation at senior
vel are hot topics in the hospitality industry, as
ere is much improvement to be made.
ootprint are planning a weighty piece of
search that will address this issue from a pandustry perspective, to help hospitality
usinesses to navigate it and create a roadmap
r the industry as a whole.
e're glad to be joining an alliance of
rganisations that are funding this research,
hich is currently planned to launch in
ovember 2021. L33
he report will examine:
Why people of ethnic origin are underpresented in the hospitality sector, particularly
senior level
ow hospitality compares with other industry
ectors
he theory that business may be directed to
port pay gaps
hat commitments and targets do businesses
ready have to improve ethnic diversity,
specially at a senior level
hat we all need to do to improve ethnic
versity and representation
hy having a diverse organisation is important
oth morally and economically)
rofiles/case studies of a) senior individuals of
hnic background in the sector and b)
usinesses who are ahead of the curve on
versity
National Food
Strategy 2021
Our CEO Andrew Selley was once again part of
the 2021 Advisory Panel for the National Food
Strategy. We support the recommendations and
are waiting to see what the government decides
in terms of next steps.