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Fair work in tourism

Guidance and support for employers and employees on fair work principles in tourism.

People make Tourism

Tourism really is a ‘people business’ and tourism employment exists in every corner of the Highlands and Islands. People choosing to work in tourism here can acquire skills for life; skills that are in demand and transferable to many other locations, jobs and professions. 

Establishing the tourism sector as a career of choice for local people is critical to its success. Reputation is key for any business seeking to be an employer of choice in an increasingly competitive market. In a world where comments and feedback are just one click away, what one visitor says informs the next, and in the same way what one employee says can inform the next recruit. 

If you're a tourism employer: we've all the help here you need to make sure that your working practices inspire and support your workforce.

If you're already working in tourism, or you'd like to, then take part in our Fair Work in Tourism survey. Tell us what's most important to you so that together we can shape an industry we can all be proud of.

Fair Work Guide For Tourism Employers (1)

Your business and Fair Tourism

Attracting, developing and retaining great staff is central to any successful tourism and hospitality business. Your team is key to providing a high-quality service and maintaining an excellent reputation, both with customers and in your local community.

Are you focused on being a fair work employer, and ensuring your workers feel valued? We’ve been speaking to tourism and hospitality businesses from across the region to create this latest edition of the Fair Work Guide for Tourism Employers. It’s got a range of no-nonsense advice and tips from business leaders just like you. Open the door to great working relationships.

See the guide

If you’d like a printed copy please email tourism@hient.co.uk

Fair work includes truly listening to your team and creating an environment where everyone feels their input is welcome and important.
Audrey Maclennan , Senior Development Manager - Tourism, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡
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HOW FAIR ARE YOU?

To help you identify where you are now, a Fair Work self assessment tool has been developed to help you understand and implement fair work practices in your organisation. Once you have familiarised yourself with our fair work guide for tourism, you can complete this assessment yourself or together with your team.

Find out more about Fair Work practices and access the . 

Fair work - Employer tips

Employers from across the Highlands and Islands share their own knowledge and experience of what they do to apply the principles of fair work in their organisations.

Marina Huggett Changing The Pay Structure
Ali Smith Being Transparent To Empower Your Workforce
Ian Wick Sociable Opportunities For Communication
Michael Miele Involving Staff In Decision Making
Ali Smith & Marina Huggett Valuing Cleaning Staff
Craig Ewan & Marina Huggett Empowering Staff In Their Roles
Lisa Sainsbury Practical Ways To Make Staff Feel Valued
Ellie Lamont Defining Roles And Expectations To Create Respect
Ali Smith Appropriate Use Of Zero Hours Contracts
Ian Leith Understanding And Appreciating What Others Do
Martin Murray Recognising Mistakes And Learning From Them
Michael Miele Include Staff In Business Growth & Development
Simon Collier Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ing Staff & Respecting Work Life Balance
Jo De Sylva Bonding As A Team And Offering Benefits To Staff
Jo De Sylva Give Staff A Stake In The Future Of Your Business
Michael Miele Making Pay Structure Fair For All
Ali Smith & Archie Maclellan The Challenges Of Seasonality
Helen Dick & Jason Coles Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ing Employees' Lifestyles
Ellie Lamont The Mutual Benefits Of Modern Apprenticeships
Iain Jurgenson Taking A Holistic Approach As An Employer

Changing the pay structure - Marina Huggett

Being transparent to empower your workforce - Ali Smith

Sociable opportunities for communication - Ian Wick

Involving staff in decision making - Michael Miele

Valuing cleaning staff - Ali Smith & Marina Huggett

Empowering staff in their roles - Craig Ewan & Marina Huggett

Practical ways to make staff feel valued - Lisa Sainsbury

Defining roles and expectations to create respect - Ellie Lamont

Appropriate use of zero hours contracts - Ali Smith

Understanding and appreciating what others do - Ian Leith

Recognising mistakes and learning from them - Martin Murray

Include staff in business growth & development - Michael Miele

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ing staff & respecting work life balance - Simon Collier

Bonding as a team and offering benefits to staff - Jo De Sylva

Give staff a stake in the future of your business - Jo De Sylva

Making pay structure fair for all - Michael Miele

The challenges of seasonality - Ali Smith & Archie MacLellan

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ing employees' lifestyles - Helen Dick & Jason Coles

The mutual benefits of modern apprenticeships - Ellie Lamont

Taking a holistic approach as an employer - Iain Jurgenson

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