Affiliation:
1. School of Management and Marketing University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College London UK
2. Department of Work, Employment and Organisation University of Strathclyde Business School Glasgow UK
3. School of Tourism and Hospitality University of Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa
Abstract
AbstractWomen face numerous challenges in building a successful career. The hospitality industry exemplifies workplaces where women find progressing careers to senior management very challenging. This paper explores barriers to women's career progression in the hospitality industry in the United Kingdom (UK). The study analyses the views of women in management positions in the UK hospitality industry on challenges they face in career progression. The findings indicate that women face numerous barriers in their career paths, and these include gender bias, microaggressions, work‐life balance issues, lack of gender diversity, inflexibility, and mentoring.