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In a world where conformity often feels like the norm, your authenticity is your greatest strength. Staying true to yourself is not just important, it's your superpower. When you bring your true authentic self to work each day, you contribute to a diverse and vibrant team culture where everyone's unique strengths and perspectives are celebrated. Being true to yourself means embracing your values, passions, and quirks without fear of judgement. It means speaking up with honesty and integrity, even when it's difficult. When you stay true to who you are, you inspire others to do the same, fostering a culture of trust and openness. We value authenticity not only because it makes our workplace more enjoyable and fulfilling but also because it drives innovation and creativity. When team members feel empowered to express themselves authentically, they bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table, sparking creativity and driving us forward. Moreover, authenticity is contagious. When you lead by example and show up as your authentic self, you encourage others to do the same. This creates a ripple effect throughout the organisation, strengthening bonds between team members and fostering a sense of belonging. Remember that your authenticity is not just welcomed – it's celebrated. Come As You Are and bring your whole self to work, and together, we'll unleash our collective superpower, driving success and making a positive impact in everything we do.
Career path
Wellbeing & Inclusion Lead
TUI Group
From 12/2022 to 05/2024Senior Manager HC Process, System, Training & Pre-Flight Customer Logistics
TUI Group
From 02/2016 to 12/2022Pilot Rostering & Crew Compliance Team Manager
TUI Group
From 08/2013 to 01/2016Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
My main motivation is knowing that I am creating an environment where everyone can thrive, be themselves, and feel that their wellbeing is a priority. This is essential for individual happiness and closely aligned with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which emphasises the importance of belonging, esteem, and self-actualisation for personal fulfilment and motivation. In my role, I am committed to spearheading initiatives that promote inclusivity and enhance the wellbeing of our colleagues. By championing inclusive projects, I strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Through collaborative efforts, we develop projects that celebrate diversity, address unconscious bias, and foster a sense of belonging across the organisation. Whether it's implementing diversity training power hours, establishing & supporting employee network groups, or organising inclusive events, our aim is to create a workplace culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. Moreover, I am deeply invested in fostering the wellbeing of our colleagues. I believe that employee wellbeing is essential for individual happiness and overall organisational success. I support the wider HR teams work to implement initiatives that support mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing, such as a vast range of wellness activities, webinars, a dedicated week of wellbeing focus annually and flexible work arrangements.
Greatest achievements
As the co-founder of TUI CAN, our Caribbean and African employee network, I was deeply committed to transforming our vision into reality. For Black History Month in October 2023, we aimed to create new black history to be celebrated for years to come. On 11.10.23, this vision came to life with TUI's first-ever flight featuring an all-black flight and cabin crew, from London to Punta Cana. This groundbreaking event showcased the incredible teamwork from colleagues in TUI CAN, our airline teams, handling agents, and our amazing crew on the flight. I was instrumental in coordinating with multiple stakeholders across the business to ensure the flight went ahead as intended, ensuring it was both a celebration and a catalyst for lasting change. Collaborating with leaders from the airline and UK business, I worked tirelessly to make this celebration a success. My dedication, passion, and proactive problem-solving skills were crucial in overcoming obstacles and ensuring the event's triumph. The result was widespread recognition and immense pride within the company. The success of this initiative was highlighted by its incredible social media reach, with over 1 million views within days of sharing the activity. Quotes from TUI CAN network leads and the HR Director of TUI Airline, underscore my contributions. They praised my resilience, positive influence, and commitment to visible representation, noting the lasting impact on the network, the wider business, and the broader context of Black history in the travel industry. My work on the BHM flight exemplifies going above and beyond to create a unique and inclusive environment. These efforts not only highlighted colleagues from black and mixed backgrounds but also inspired the next generation of Captains, First Officers, and Cabin Crew. This historic event, celebrated on social media, has become a pinnacle moment for TUI's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Connor W
Digital Marketing Analytics Manager
Top Insider Advice
The most important thing I have learnt working at TUI is the importance of being genuine and bringing your personality to work - it makes you feel a lot better and as everyone is treated as an individual and allows teammates to understand what works best for you. TUI as a company is incredibly supportive of this as well, and it helps to make you feel like you belong in the team and makes it more than just work.
Alina D
Developer
Top Insider Advice
Take on challenges head-on. Everyone has failed at some point and everyone will fail again. Just take time to reflect on the failures. It's the only way we can really grow as humans and evolve into the best possible version of ourselves. Having an environment that allows you to fail and learn gracefully is vital to being able to deliver the best possible work we can. This is something I really enjoy in my day-to-day work: I've never felt afraid to ask all my questions, no matter how stupid I felt they were and I was always met with respect and dignity.