PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham
Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today signed the Statement of Support of the
Employer Support of Guard & Reserve (ESGR) at its Parsippany, NJ campus. In a ceremony attended
by ESGR officials and Wyndham Worldwide associates, the Company
became an official member of the Statement of Support Program, a
Department of Defense initiative that aims to increase employer
support for military service in the National Guard and Reserve.
"At Wyndham Worldwide, supporting our nation's active service
members and veterans is part of our commitment to the communities
around us," said Patricia Lee,
senior vice president and chief diversity officer, Wyndham
Worldwide. "We recognize the unique backgrounds and experiences our
service members have to offer and we view veteran recruitment as an
ingredient to our success."
To deepen its commitment to recruiting and retaining veterans,
Wyndham Worldwide has recently partnered with Bridging the Gap, a
nonprofit organization that provides military veterans with career
coaching and networking opportunities. "Translating skills
developed during military service to competencies needed in a
corporate setting is an important aspect of effective veteran
recruitment," says Eric Thompson,
vice president, operational excellence and former National
Guardsman. "Bridging the Gap is providing guidance and connections
to veteran job seekers, and we're pleased to be a part of this
employer-patriot partnership."
Once a member of the team, the Company offers Impacting Veteran
Opportunities at Wyndham Worldwide, or I-VOW, an associate business
group dedicated to professional development and the sharing of
ideas and experiences for veterans in the workplace.
From recruiting efforts, to a dedicated vacation club for
military, to doing business with veteran-owned suppliers, Wyndham
Worldwide participates in a range of programs and initiatives to
welcome those who serve:
- Veteran Reserved Parking: This Veterans Day, the Super 8® hotel brand
is implementing reserved parking spaces for veterans at every hotel
across the U.S. and Canada,
prominently featuring the spaces near the entrances of nearly 1,800
hotels. Complementing the installation of the signs is a special 20
percent discount for all active and retired military members – a 5
percent increase of the brand's standard military discount – during
the month of November.
- No Cost Hotel Rooms: Providing hotel rooms at no cost
when in need, Wyndham Hotel Group also participates in Hotels for
Heroes, a program run by Fisher House, a network of "comfort homes"
where families of wounded, injured, and ill military service
members can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving
treatment. Wyndham Rewards® members are able to donate
points to support families in the Hotels for Heroes program.
- Vacation Discounts: Armed Forces Vacation
Club® and Veterans Holidays®, programs that
provide discounted vacations to active duty, guard, reserve,
retired and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces, are offering
increased discounts in recognition of Veterans Day.
- Associate Business Group: I-VOW, which stands for
Impacting Veteran Opportunities at Wyndham Worldwide, is a
dedicated associate business group to engage veteran associates and
supporters in creating a veteran-friendly organization. I-VOW,
which boasts more than 300 members today, provides support to
veterans through mentoring, identification of work opportunities,
and engagement in community projects.
- Supporting Veteran-owned Suppliers: Its award-winning
supplier diversity program, which was recognized by U.S. Veterans
Magazine's in 2014 for its commitment to supporting veteran-owned
businesses.
Supporting all who serve is an important aspect of Wyndham
Worldwide's commitment to diversity and inclusion. "At Wyndham
Worldwide, diversity is at the heart of what we do," said Lee.
"Travel enables people of varied nationalities and backgrounds to
meet and experience different cultures, raising our collective
understanding and appreciation for each other around the world. And
that includes the unique views and experiences our veterans have,
and can contribute to our mission to welcome people to travel the
way they want."
Wyndham Worldwide is open for business for veterans. Visit our
Careers page to meet some of the many veteran associates within our
ranks: http://wyndh.am/2fInz0n.
About Wyndham Worldwide:
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) is one of the largest global
hospitality companies, providing travelers with access to a
collection of trusted hospitality brands in hotels, vacation
ownership, and unique accommodations including vacation exchange,
holiday parks, and managed home rentals. With a collective
inventory of more than 120,000 places to stay across 100 countries
on six continents, Wyndham Worldwide and its 38,000 associates
welcomes people to experience travel the way they want. This is
enhanced by Wyndham Rewards®, the Company's re-imagined
guest loyalty program across its businesses, which is making it
simpler for members to earn more rewards and redeem their points
faster. For more information, please
visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
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