Taisia Kurteeva Recognized in Hozpitality Best HR Leaders Powerlist for the Middle East 2024
Taisia Kurteeva’s exceptional leadership skills have consistently propelled her to overcome challenges with hard work, dedication, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Taisia Kurteeva is a rising star in the hospitality industry, boasting a decade of experience that began with Front Office operations and has led her to her current role as People and Culture Manager at Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli for the past two years. In her position, Taisia oversees a diverse team of 113 employees representing 25 different nationalities. Her exceptional leadership skills have consistently propelled her to overcome challenges with hard work, dedication, and strong problem-solving abilities.
A significant milestone in Taisia's career occurred during the 2022 FIFA World Cup when Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli was chosen as the England Football Association (FA) base camp. Under Taisia's guidance, the People and Culture department underwent 15 audits from various firms, including the Qatar Supreme Committee. It achieved high scores on each, resulting in certifications such as ISO, Elevate, and Impactt. Notably, Taisia's efforts led to a remarkable improvement in Ethical Recruitment Compliance, increasing the score from 59% to an impressive 90%.
Taisia's commitment to excellence is evident in the outstanding performance of her department. The People and Culture team at Souq Al Wakra Hotel Qatar by Tivoli consistently surpasses its annual key performance indicator goals, achieving twice the target for learning hours and demonstrating a 22% promotion rate for 25 team members and a 30% internal transfer rate. Her initiatives to maintain positive engagement with team members, such as forming a team members' committee and organizing special events and celebrations, have been highly successful and received positive feedback in the hotel's most recent employee survey, with a total score of 91%.
Taisia Kurteeva has demonstrated a deep commitment to her work and is an exceptional People and Culture Manager. Her passion for excellence makes her a true asset to the organization. She continues exhibiting remarkable leadership skills and driving positive change within her department and the hotel.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE