Suad Hersi joins Hospitality Action as a benefits advisor who will focus on educating hospitality professionals about their entitlements, providing personalised guidance and helping them navigate the often-complex Government and corporate benefit schemes.
Funded by the Savoy Educational Trust, in the six months since joining Hospitality Action, through tailored advice and expert support, Suad has already successfully matched over £150,000 worth of benefits with individuals working in, or retired from, the hospitality sector making a tangible difference to their lives.
Mark Lewis, chief executive of Hospitality Action, said: “We’ve seen very quickly the positive impact that personalised benefits advice can have on hospitality workers. It can be a minefield leaving many not knowing where or how to start.
“Financial assistance is one of the biggest areas of support that hospitality workers ask for when they contact us, and we’re proud to offer a service that helps ensure they can access invaluable support to which they are entitled.
“In partnership with the Savoy Educational Trust, we are helping to break down the barriers to accessing these vital benefits, improving the lives of those who are, and have been, the backbone of our industry.”