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Raj Kapoor
Senior laundry supervisor
Renaissance Dubai Hotel

PR&Marketing Communications Manager Yasmine Hidalgo

A low turnover and full-ratings on the laundry department’s associate-opinion survey reflect Raj Kapoor’s role-model management style.

“His quality of work is outstanding. He is an asset to the department and well liked by all associates. Developing people is his priority and he regularly trains staff on the latest trends in laundry to keep them updated,” says PR & marketing communications manager Yasmine Hidalgo, who nominated Kapoor.

Kapoor has also been recognised for maximising laundry revenue through proposed special offers and was instrumental in the reduction of laundry costs by negotiating contracts for outsourced laundry.

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“Raj’s leadership focus is to motivate, encourage, support and develop associates, with efficient systems and clear rules that help everyone to deliver a consistent product and service.

“One of his greatest achievements is seeing four people he developed and trained working now in higher positions,” says Hidalgo.

Housekeeping manager Suvarna Bahadarpurka adds: “He also serves as the voice of the housekeeping team and a role model in eco-friendly practices by being an active member of the associate relations committee”.