Medium to large business success story - Accor
Accor is one of Australia’s leading hotel chains; it’s also leading the way in Indigenous employment. When the company received a letter from an American touring company asking why they were not meeting any Indigenous Australians in the tourist establishments they had visited, Accor asked itself that very same question…and decided to take action.
One of the key tools that Accor has used to employ Indigenous Australians is Structured Training and Employment Projects (STEP), a programme which is available to any business which expects to be able to offer Indigenous Australians ongoing employment opportunities.
STEP provides flexible funding for packages of tailored assistance, including structured and accredited training, which help employers provide long-term jobs. Assistance is tailored to business needs and can include funding for apprenticeships, mentoring and other innovative approaches that can lead to lasting employment.
The assistance enables Accor to maintain its commitment to Indigenous employment in a number of ways, including providing structured training and ensuring that culturally appropriate staff support services are available to Indigenous staff.
In 2000, the company became a Corporate Leader for Indigenous Employment, signing an agreement with the Australian Government to implement and showcase an Indigenous Employment Strategy within their organisation.
The company is now making a real difference to the number of Indigenous Australians in lasting employment in over 90 Accor properties across Australia. It’s also helping to build a more inclusive society.
To find out more call 1802 102.