Event management cos, hotels tap temp stafffor G20 events

Hospitality chains as well as event management firms preparing for the G20 events in Delhi have hired temporary workers to address their staffing shortages for the next few days.

Major hotel chains have also relocated their staff from other sites and hired trained executives for the event. “All critical positions at the HOD, managerial cadres and expatriate chefs in hotels were the focal point of hiring since January in preparation for the G20 to ensure that the best available talent was available in the run up to the summit," said Neha Garg, the founder director of Red Kite Consulting, which specializes in recruiting for the hospitality industry.

Hotels hosting the G20 delegates and visitors during this period made arrangements in advance to avoid last-minute staff shortages, Garg said. “Also, visas for expat chefs were expedited by the ministry of external affairs and consular missions in preparation for the G20 Summit," she added.