The Inclusion Update: May
WiHTL & Diversity in Retail
Supporting companies across the HTL and Retail industry to create diverse and inclusive environments
Welcome to the May edition of our Inclusion Update, which features:
Participate in our 2025 Inclusion Maturity Curve
The Inclusion Maturity Curve by inclusion in remains open for submissions! Last year, over 75 organisations across the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors participated. Will yours be taking part in 2025? Don’t miss the opportunity to:
The Role Models for Inclusion Index 2025
This month, we’ll be revealing our 2025 Role Models for Inclusion Index in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail, in partnership with The MBS Group.
The Index celebrates individuals who champion inclusion and belonging across their organisations, industry and communities. We can’t wait to introduce you to this year’s inspiring cohort. In the meantime, use the button below to find out more.
Insight from Irwin Mitchell on the Supreme Court ruling and Martyn's Law
Our legal partner, Irwin Mitchell, has provided valuable summaries and guidance on two recent legal developments that will affect Members of our Collaboration Community.
The first summary explains the Supreme Court judgment in the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers case. The court unanimously held that references to the terms man and woman in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex. Use the link below to read the background to the case, the reason for the court’s decision and the implications for employers.
Irwin Mitchell ’s second article explores the implications of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 for retail and hospitality venues.
The Act, also known as Martyn's Law after Martyn Hett, who tragically lost his life in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, has recently received Royal Assent. It aims to improve protective security and organisational preparedness across the UK by requiring those responsible for certain premises and events to consider how they would respond to a terrorist attack.
Recruiting older workers can fill gaps in the labour market
For any sector looking to fill skills and labour shortages, older workers provide an untapped resource that benefits both individuals and businesses.
Use the link below to read an insightful article from the Centre for Ageing Better ’s Senior Programme Manager, Tracy Riddell . She outlines how workers over 50 can contribute to the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sector. Tracy explains the obstacles and opportunities involved in making this area of employment more attractive to older workers, as well as highlighting the help and guidance available to support this.
Strengthening your day-to-day leadership skills
We recently gave our Collaboration Community access to the Inclusion In Bitesize Masterclass focused on ‘Strengthening Your Day-to-Day Leadership Skills’.
Hosted by Amit Popat , EDI Project Lead at WiHTL & DiR, the Masterclass offered fascinating insights into the benefits of psychological safety, inclusive decision-making and team motivation. Amit also provided an action plan to help leaders put these principles into practice. Use the button below to read our blog post about the Masterclass.
May Events
13th May - inclusion in Bitesize Masterclass - Building Psychological Safety in Your Teams: 1 - 1:30pm BST: register here
Vision Boarding with Tea Colaianni
Join Tea Colaianni , our Founder and Chair, for another exclusive Vision Boarding Workshop. It promises to be an afternoon of inspiration, self-reflection, manifestation and more.
"The guided exercise helped me clarify my goals and visualise what I want to create for myself personally and professionally, all while being supported by a warm, encouraging group. I left feeling empowered and aligned with my intentions." - Vision Boarding Workshop Attendee - March 2025
Date: Tuesday 3rd June, 1:30pm - 5:30pm BST
Location: Sky Lounge, 15th Floor Beechmore House, 5 Electric BLVD, Nine Elms, London, SW11 8BR
Limited places available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information and to book, please contact: laura@wihtlanddir.com
Aspiring CEO Masterclass
Don't miss out on the chance to nominate talented individuals from your organisation for our exclusive Aspiring CEO Masterclass! This session is designed for divisional CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite executives who aspire to become Group CEOs.
"The Masterclass offers those involved the chance to hear direct lived experience and insight from those in C-suite roles – the very positions that our delegates will be aspiring to." Tea Colaianni, WiHTL & DiR Founder and Chair
Date: Thursday 3rd July, 10am - 4pm BST Location: Central London
To discuss eligibility please contact Silvia Sanvito at silvia@wihtlanddir.com as soon as possible. Use the buttons below to nominate individuals, or find out more by reading the event brochure.
For more information, visit www.wihtl.com or contact us at info@wihtlanddir.com.