Social impact is fundamental to our ethos
Our mission encompasses gender equality, human rights, talent nurturing, and workplace safety. Through collaborations, we promote a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable hospitality sector, supporting colleague wellbeing.
EmpowHer & The "Aloka" (Light) Project
We demonstrate our dedication to gender empowerment through initiatives like EmpowHer, which improve conditions for female colleagues. We aim for a 24% female workforce by 2025, addressing health, safety, and stigma issues. The 'Aloka' project promotes non traditional roles for women in hospitality, fostering innovation and talent for sustainable hospitality industry growth in Sri Lanka.
Protecting Human Rights
We are committed to upholding labour laws and human rights, enforcing zero tolerance for harassment and child labour, and ensuring fair work practices. Our rigorous policies and ongoing training foster a transparent and accountable workplace culture.
Building a Talent Pipeline for the Industry
Our succession planning ensures robust leadership development at all levels with programmes like the LEAD Cinnamon Management Trainee Programme. The newly launched Cinnamon Hospitality Academy further enhances industry talent through global certifications.
Partnership with the Vocational Training Authority (VTA)
We have partnered with the Vocational Training Authority (VTA) to nurture industry talent. This unique collaboration offers students on the job training at our hotels and resorts, sharing our expertise to elevate VTA facilities and curriculum standards. Additionally, our colleagues can attain NVQA certification for prior learning, enhancing the overall quality of industry talent.
MoU with Skills for Inclusive Growth Programme (S4IG)
Under an MoU with the Australian government's Skills for Inclusive Growth Programme (S4IG), we have partnered as the hospitality sponsor for season 3 of the popular show 'Supreme Chef.' This initiative aims to promote the hospitality industry, particularly cooking, as a viable career choice for Sri Lankans. Through the programme, twenty aspiring chefs secured internships at our hotels.
Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety
Our commitment to health and safety begins with prioritising our people's wellbeing and creating a secure work environment. Since 2008, all our resorts have adhered to ISO 45001:2018 standards. Our new Health Safety Environment (HSE) strategy, part of Cinnamon Care 2.0, enhances our care and cleanliness standards. Regular engagement with colleagues and Health & Safety Teams ensures active involvement in health and safety matters.
Expanding Mental Wellbeing Initiatives
In our ongoing commitment to prioritizing mental wellness, we introduced ANAGRAM, a comprehensive initiative focused on stress management and emotional intelligence. Additionally, our 'Colleague Assistance Programme,' which provides 1:1 support for colleagues in need, was initially launched at Corporate and is now being expanded across all properties. The 'It’s Okay Not to Be Okay' webinar series, conducted in collaboration with CAFS and available in three languages, was rolled out across the JKH group to further support our colleagues' wellbeing.
