Interview with Mr Zacharias Ignatiou, Human Resource Manager of Columbia Hotels and Resorts

You are a person who is passionate about his work. What gives you this energy?

I work in an environment where new ideas are encouraged and the company treats its people as valued and respected contributors

How to you communicate and pass on your sense of commitment to those working with you?

Leading by example – They are able to see the level of my engagement by the way I THINK – FEEL – ACT

• I believe strongly in the goals and objectives of our company
• The company inspires me to do my best
• I am willing to put in a great deal of effort, beyond what is normally expected, in order to help the company succeed.

As HR manager, how do you ensure high standards of performance?

We do have our own definition of high performance, based on our own priorities.

• Our existing culture is supporting and driving to a high extent the behaviors required for success.
• Our Human Capital Strategies and underlying programs/processes are aligned to create a high performance cultures
• The H.R Department is well equipped to develop and execute new strategies and support new processes.

What is the best way of creating a positive work environment?

By identifying the factors that drive workforce engagement

• Focusing on teamwork
• Openly communicate important information
• Fair treatment
• Contribution to be fairly rewarded
• Focusing on our Vision & Values