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Embracing Limitless Possibilities at Accor - A Speech by Steven Daines

Mar 2024

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In a recent speech, Steven Daines, Chief Talent & Culture Officer at Accor, shed light on the company’s distinctive approach to talent development and fostering a culture of diversity and creativity.

“At Accor, we believe in differentiating through being limitless,” Daines proclaimed passionately. Indeed, as one of the world’s largest hotel operators, boasting a presence in 110 countries with a staggering portfolio of 50 brands, Accor sets itself apart with its unparalleled reach and diversity.

Daines emphasized Accor’s commitment to celebrating diversity and individuality. “We strongly encourage anybody joining Accor in their career to experience diversity firsthand,” he asserted. “We celebrate everyone in their own personalities. We are not in a culture of conformity, but in a culture of maximum diversity and creativity.”

Highlighting Accor’s unique approach to talent development, Daines underscored the company’s unwavering support for employee growth and advancement. “Accor not only allows but encourages all employees to grow in their careers,” he affirmed. “We do it with training and getting them to take risks.”

What sets Accor apart, according to Daines, is its belief in limitless possibilities. “Whatever you have done before, you can work for Accor,” he declared boldly. “We are a company of limitless possibilities. Let’s be different in what we do and creative in what we do.”

In conclusion, Daines’s speech offers a compelling insight into Accor’s dedication to fostering a culture of diversity, creativity, and continuous growth. With its unwavering commitment to embracing limitless possibilities, Accor sets the stage for employees to thrive and succeed in their careers.

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View the full speech – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWFwrtPi9Nw