In this episode, the guest is Greg from Saira Hospitality, an organization dedicated to transforming the hospitality industry by helping local communities find meaningful employment. Greg discusses the origins of Saira Hospitality, which was founded by Harsha L'Acqua with a revolutionary idea to hire local talent for luxury resorts, avoiding the conventional practice of flying in staff or poaching from nearby operators. The conversation delves into Saira Hospitality's pop-up hospitality school model that partners with hotels to train local community members, focusing on life skills and operational training. Greg shares his journey of joining the organization and his role in expanding its impact, particularly in London. He emphasizes the importance of personal interaction in recruitment and how Saira Hospitality screens candidates meticulously to ensure they are a good fit for the operators they partner with. The episode also touches on the benefits for operators, including lower turnover rates and a more engaged, diverse workforce. Greg offers advice for leaders looking to make a positive impact in their communities and shares personal insights into balancing a demanding career with family life.Connect with Ben:https://www.sairahospitality.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-fr%C3%BCchtenicht-8070569a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsha-l-acqua-9719877/Books:Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expecthttps://uk.bookshop.org/a/8596/9781529146813Life on Earth:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8596/9780008368357Born To Run:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8596/9781861978776Connect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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