ASIAN HOTELS AND PROPERTIES PLC AnnuAl RepoRt 2012/13

sustainability reportPASSIONASIAN HOTELS AND PROPERTIES PLCAnnual Report 2012 /13100Internal awards and recognition ofassociatesAssociate quarterly Awards: Associatesare recognised on a quarterly basis foroutstanding achievements in terms ofcommitment, productivity and contribution tothe common goal of making Cinnamon GrandColombo the Best Hotel in the City and arenominated by their respective departments.They are rewarded at the staff meeting heldevery quarter. Categories of award winnersinclude: Associate of the Quarter, Associateof the Year and GM’s Special Award. Thenominees as well as the winners are awardedwith a cash reward.Service Awards: The Service AwardsCeremony is held every year to rewardassociates that have served the hotel for along period of time. Associates are givengold sovereigns in proportion to their yearsof service (up to 35 years). This AwardsCeremony is held in a grand manner inrecognition and appreciation of their longservice and dedication.Staff Facilities and Benefits• Staff uniforms: All associates areprovided with uniforms laundered by thehotel laundry.• Duty meals for staff: All associatesare provided with duty meals duringtheir shifts including breakfast, morningtea, lunch, evening tea, dinner and amidnight snack. Lunch and dinner areserved in buffet style with special menusperiodically.• Pastry & bakery items for associates:Senior and Junior Executives are entitledto purchase cakes at a discounted rateincluding selected pastry items.• Funerals of associates and theirimmediate family members: Associatesare given transport for the funeral, a cashdonation, dry rations and a flower wreath.• Wedding gifts: A wedding gift ispresented to newly-weds.• Staff bonus: Bonus is paid annually inDecember for permanent and contractassociates who have completed one yearof service.• Night transport for staff: Transport isprovided daily for associates who worklate shifts.• Christmas gifts for associate’schildren: Christmas gifts are givenannually to associate’s children that arebelow the age of 12.• Medical checkups for associates:The following medical Examinations areconducted annually for our associates:Food Handler’s Medical Examination,Executive Health Check and MedicalExamination for staff over 40 years.• Dormitory facilities for associates:The Hotel provides dormitory facilitiesfor associates when they are unable togo home, or boarding, due to transportissues or time limitations.• Staff Birthdays: A birthday treat isoffered to all permanent and fixed termcontract staff that have completed 5years of service. The associate alongwith immediate family members areentitled to dinner at one of the restaurantsas identified by the Management. Inaddition, they are entitled to an overnightstay in one guest room allocated by theManagement, with a buffet breakfast.Non-Executive, Junior Executive andSenior Executive level associates aregiven a free 1 kg cake with complimentsfrom the hotel. Senior Executive levelassociates are given a box of chocolateswith compliments from the hotel. They arealso given a card signed by all the Headsof Departments.Employee WellnessCinnamon Grand’s relentless efforts tomaintain a healthy work life balance isdemonstrated by the fun filled activities andget-togethers organized for -associates.Grand CarnivalThe annual staff get–together for theCinnamon Grand associates and their familieswas held at the Sathutu Uyana. This is oneof the events that the associates and theirfamilies get the chance to socialize with theircolleagues and families. Approximately 2400participants including associates, spousesand children attended the event, with plentyof fun, game stalls and prizes to ensure amemorable day for associates and theirfamilies.Inter Department Cricket 6’sThe Annual Inter Department Cricket 6’sa sporting battle among the departmentsat Cinnamon Grand was successfullyconcluded at the Burgher Recreation Club(BRC) Grounds. Team Angsana emerged aschampions in the Male category, whilst TeamHousekeeping (Female) emerged as winnersin the Female category. This event was oneof the several entertainment activities plannedfor the associates of the hotel.