A commitment to our Artisans and the community
Discover how our culture, values and ongoing efforts to improve the lives of our Artisans and the community shape who we are.
Our Group is driven by our culture and values. Trust, team spirit, human & Mauritian touch, innovation, service, know-how and solidity are values that have enabled us to grow from a pioneer to a market leader in the Mauritian hotel industry. These eight core values defined in conjunction with our Artisans inspire Beachcomber’s mission, vision and brand promise, fostering operational excellence.
"We believe that communication is the first step towards a healthy working environment. We have therefore set up “Cozer Artizans” and “Lavwa Artizan Beachcomber”. These discussion forums enable our Artisans to freely provide feedback on their work environment.
Cozer Artizans
Cozer Artizans consists of members elected from among the Artisans and is chaired by the HR Manager. This forum meets regularly to discuss team motivation, innovation, employee well-being and other work-related issues.
Lavwa Artizan Beachcomber
Lavwa Artizan Beachcomber enables our Artisans to assess the Company’s annual performance in relation to its commitment, leadership, strategy and organisation."
Beachcomber wants to make a positive impact in the communities where our hotels are located. Our various CSR initiatives are part of our commitment to sustainable development. We help communities by providing training and employment opportunities for vulnerable youth, supporting small entrepreneurs, education, etc. A selection of our ongoing projects is provided below.
Projets Employabilité Jeunes (PEJ)
PEJ provides young job seekers with the academic and social skills required for a healthy personal and professional life. The programme equips these young people to gain employment in various areas of the hotel industry, including room service, maintenance and kitchen work.
Beautiful LocalHands
Beautiful Hands is a programme that showcases the work of local handicraft workers and traditional Mauritian crafts in boutiques and hotels around the island.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a joint initiative by FED and the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation. The programme is intended for boys and girls aged 14 to 24. It helps them develop new skills through regular participation in community service activities and sports. With Beachcomber’s support, the Artisans who are part of FED’s membership committee help enrol, support and encourage young people from their village to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Beautiful Neighbours
In a spirit of good neighbourliness, Beachcomber invites children from the surroundings to share a meal and play at the hotel with our guests’ little ones.
Regional Committees for Fondation Espoir et Développement (FED)
Each business unit of Beachcomber is part of a FED regional committee, promoting various social endeavours: Victoria Beachcomber and Pointe aux Piments Government School have joined forces to reduce absenteeism and support vulnerable pupils; Trou aux Biches Beachcomber works with École Notre Dame de Fatima to train out-of-school youth in the hotel trade; and Shandrani Beachcomber Artisans run introductory computer workshops in the South-East in partnership with the National Computer Board’s IT Caravan. Finally, an Artisan from the Head Office has created a travelling library for scouts, supported by retired Beachcomber employees who sort the books.
We need your help!
Are you interested in helping our community?
Please contact our CSR Manager on Tel: +230 6019374 or by email : vvythelingum@beachcomber.com
Our Artisans are the cornerstones of Beachcomber. They show their passion through their love for their work, their belief in our values and their understanding that service is the art of creating happiness and sharing the beauty of our island with our hotel guests. We also encourage our Artisans to promote our commitment to environmental and social sustainability among our key stakeholders, including our guests, suppliers and contractors.
