Episode Details

In this episode, Simon Mais, CEO of EOS Hospitality, shares insights on attracting and retaining talented people in the hospitality industry.

• The biggest challenge in the hospitality industry (00:01) - Discover why attracting and retaining talent is a significant challenge in hospitality.
• EOS Hospitality's ethos: Humble and Kind (00:44) - Learn about the company's core values and how humility and kindness have become major draws for senior leadership and other employees.
• Respecting and acknowledging all employees (02:58) - Understand the importance of respecting every team member's contribution, from housekeepers to dishwashers, and how this respect fosters a positive work environment.
• EOS Family Matters program (04:24) - Get insights into the EOS Family Matters program, which offers extended family leave, and how it has helped attract and retain a younger demographic of employees.
• Impact of family-friendly policies on employee retention (05:06) - Hear about the significant reduction in turnover rates among employees who take advantage of the family leave program and how it benefits both the company and its employees.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands