An active commitment to helping Armed Forces personnel build careers in hospitality has earned the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels a top honour from the UK government.
The Crieff Hydro group, which has seven hotels across Scotland, has been given a Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
The ERS initiative recognises employers who take steps towards supporting members of the Armed Forces community – including veterans, cadets, reservists and their families – through ‘inclusive employment practices and active partnership’.
The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels achieved the accolade after meeting several key criteria, including awareness of Armed Forces-friendly policies among staff, supporting service families with flexibility, and engaging directly with Reserve and Cadet units through events and ongoing partnerships.
Georgia Robertson, who is part of the Crieff Hydro team that supports the Armed Forces community, said: “Achieving the ERS Gold Award is a huge moment for us and something I’ve been personally proud to work on.
“It reflects not just a formal commitment, but a real and growing culture of respect, inclusion and support for the Armed Forces community.
“I’ve enjoyed attending recent engagement events and speaking directly with cadets and reservists,” said Robertson.
“They bring a wide range of skills to the workforce and we’re passionate about helping them build fulfilling careers. We look forward to continue growing that support in the years ahead.”
In an additional demonstration of Crieff Hydro’s commitment to the Armed Forces community, its chairman and CEO Stephen Leckie annually appoints a local cadet to support official public duties in his capacity of Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
Leckie said: “We are incredibly proud to receive the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
“This honour reflects not just our commitment, but the passion and dedication of our team in creating a workplace that values and supports those who serve.”
