In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Sarah Brown, Corporate Director of People at Virgin Hotels, to discuss the JEDI Initiative: a new standard of DE&I in hospitality.

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Episode highlights

- Unlock Potential Program is disrupting the prison pipeline and providing meaningful job opportunities

- Autism checked trains hotel staff to assist individuals with neurodivergent or hidden disabilities

- JEDI Initiative focuses on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

- Virgin Hotels' commitment to being good partners to their communities and the world

- The challenges faced by the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how Virgin Hotels managed to navigate through these difficult times while maintaining their commitment to their employees and their core values.

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