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Jenny Ley-Meek “Women working in
travel often shy away from drawing
attention to their achievements. The
Shine Awards give them recognition”
T
hey say every cloud has a silver Whatever the reason for this, it needs
lining, and on November 26 the to be addressed so we don’t lose some
annual Shine Awards promises to exceptional people to other industries. Are
brighten up the dark economic they not finding satisfaction in their jobs?
clouds hovering over our industry. Are their talents not recognised and
While business is undoubtedly going to waste? Or do they lack the
tough, the awards demonstrate that self-confidence to achieve what
there are still plenty of achieve- they’re capable of?
ments to shout about and praise. By showcasing those
When the event launched businesses which have
five years ago, its aim was to invested in their staff
reward women who excelled by developing talent,
in the industry through their the Shine Awards aim
total professionalism and com- to inspire others to do
mitment. The rationale behind the same – and reap
the gongs was that while women the benefits. After all, a
play a significant part in travel, company that is committed
they often shy away from drawing to its employees is more likely
attention to their achievements. to have a loyal workforce which
This year, the awards are going one step works hard and will remain dedicated
further. For the first time, the event will to keeping the business ticking over
also reward those companies and mentors through some of the worst trading
who are attracting, managing, developing, conditions we have seen in recent years.
recognising and retaining talented people So take heed of the words of the Take
within their organisations. That hit and “let it Shine” – the voting
It is encouraging that there is so much to process is still open to nominate yourself
be proud of in the travel and tourism sector. or your company for recognition.
Highlighting, rewarding and celebrating ■
shinepeopleandplaces.co.uk/shine-awards
these people is an inspiration to us all.
Talent is the key to a company’s success,
and rewarding and showcasing organisa-
tions who recognise this makes perfect
sense. The event seems especially timely
given some startling figures released at
the recent Advantage Conference that
showed six out of 10 people would
leave the industry if they could find Jenny Ley-Meek works for homeworking
other employment. company Superior Travel
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