Ballincollig hotel wins workplace certification

One Cork hotel has achieved a significant award recently for its workplace environment.

Oriel House Hotel, a proud member of the Talbot Collection, has earned Great Place to Work Certification for the year 2023-2024.

This recognition reflects the hotel's commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace environment, emphasizing employee well-being, and embodying a positive and aspirational company culture.

The Great Place to Work Certification is a globally recognized accolade granted to organizations that excel in promoting a workplace where employees thrive. It is awarded based on criteria such as organizational culture, employee satisfaction, and management practices. Oriel House Hotel's achievement is particularly noteworthy as it received an outstanding overall score surpassing the industry standards.

At the heart of this accomplishment is Oriel House Hotel's diverse and inclusive team, contributing to a strong sense of community within the workplace. The hotel's six core values—excellence, quality, trust & honesty, respect, team, and progression—serve as the foundation of its acclaimed company culture.

Oriel House Hotel and the Talbot Collection are committed to delivering excellence and quality across all facets of their operations. The success of their endeavours is attributed to the exceptional individuals who collectively form an outstanding team. The hotel values progression, innovation, and adaptability, believing that investing in the development and retention of talent is paramount to sustained growth and success.

Janice McConnell, General Manager at Oriel House Hotel, stated: “Receiving the Great Place to Work Certification is a tremendous honour for us. Achieving a score of 68%, speaks volumes about the dedication of every team member at Oriel House Hotel.

“We are immensely proud of our #TeamTalbot and remain committed to providing an exceptional workplace for our valued team.”