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TheK KonnectionIssue Q1-2016

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FIRST EDITION

WORK ETHIC TIPSTO GET YOU AT

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STAFF PARTY GOESBLACK & WHITE

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DEPARTMENTS

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Writer

Donna Asistio is in charge ofthe Human Resources and

Training & Development Team

at The K Hotel. As an avid

reader and writer with a

passion for the arts, she was

always an active editor of the

newsletter in her high school

and college days. Donna is

a holder of a degree in

Bachelor of Science and

Business Administration Major

in Export Management.

The K KonnectionContributors Issue 2016

Editor

Michelle Butron, E-Commerce

Officer of the Sales and

Marketing Department is a

graduate of Bachelor of Science

in Elementary Education. A

woman who has a passion for

singing is an active member of

the New Evangelical Church

music ministry here inBahrain. Michelle was also a

member of her school’s

newsletter in college.

Maricel Lopez is The KHotel’s Engineering Secretary

and has been working at The K

Hotel for four years now. She

earned a degree in Bachelor of

Science in Commerce Major in

Banking and Finance. She has

always been a lover

of poems and during her

college years she was a

member of the Emporium

Poem Writing.

Marianne Ericka Licud is a

Guest Service Agent at The K

Hotel. Having a liking for

books, Marianne always loves

to write. Formerly a

newsletter editor at school,

she continues her work for

this newsletter to pursue her

passion.

Mahmudul Haque is the

Senior Assistant Front office

Manager at The K Hotel. He

loves writing on sports and is

an avid sports fan. His

passion for it goes way back

in his school years when he

used to write articles about

his school’s sports events. Hecompleted his degree from

The Educational Institute of

American Hotel & Lodging

Association.Writer

Writer

Writer

Writer

Ailyn Candido is The K

Hotel’s K Lounge Bar

Supervisor. She loves reading

suspense and horror booksand spends most of her free

time watching movies. Ailyn

is an active employee who

makes time to join extra-

curricular activities at The K

Hotel. Apart from her

contributions in The K

Konnection, she is also a

member of the Staff

Committee.

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Issue 2016 What’s Inside!

03 Grand Opening of Kolors

06 The K Goes Green

08 Employee Satisfaction Survey

10 The K Hotel’s Hi 5

14 Staff Party 2015

Featured Departments

19 Front Office

21 Finance

23 Engineering

25 Work Ethic Tips

29 K Sports

31 Laugh Line

What’s Inside!

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Issue 20

KolorsRestaurant’s

Grand Opening1 March 2016

A Destination in Itsel

By Michelle Butron

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Kolors Restaurant, an enticing neweating place has just arrived in theJuffair scene.

During the grand opening and the5th anniversary celebration of The KHotel, the Board of Directors, headof departments from The Gulf HotelGroup, The K Hotel, clients, and thepress were invited to sample theunique sights, sounds, and taste, of

the formerly known Kloudsrestaurant. The recently completed

extensive renovations brought acontemporary feel to the freshKolors inn.

The event was hosted by ourGeneral Manager, Mr. VolkerMandlowsky & Executive Assistant

Manager, Hussain Al Samahiji lastMarch 1, 2016. The ceremonialribbon cutting proceeded with Mr.Faizal Khallid Kanoo, Mr. AbdullahJuma, Board Member, Mr.Mohammed Hussain, and GHGDeputy Chief Executive Officer Mr.Garfield Jones.

After the formal program ceremony,the grand opening celebrationbegan with a selection of delectablecanapés, extensive wines & otherinnovative beverages, accompaniedby the melodious music of the Duo

Venus tandem.

Our guests enjoyed the event whilesocializing in the sophistication of theKolors dining room, with it's stylishlytrendy comfortable furnishings,muted lighting, and blend of soft,

vibrant colors.

Bright art decodesigns & paintings

created by Mr.Khalid Kanoo

A Personal Touch

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AN ARRAY OF KOLORS

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Social Responsibility Issue 2016

Go Green, Think Green, Act Green!

“Let us be good stewards of theearth we inherited… if we are to

go on living together on thisearth, we all must be responsible

for it.” – Kofi Annan

By Marianne Licud

The K Goes Green

only cost-efficient, but would generally be

nice to look at and is a healthy place towork in. The Go Green initiative wasimplemented at The K Hotel last 5 June

2015, and it resulted to a positiveenvironmental awareness by participating inclean-up drives and altogether, reducing its

carbon footprint.

Employees have been actively participating

in these drives by doing their own cleaningaround our hotel building, …continued…

A special cake to commemorate the Go Green Activity was

prepared by Chef Sylvester Rozario and his culinary team

Bake the world a better a place!

Each day, tons of garbage is beingproduced from schools, hospitals and

offices. Most of these are disposed ofproperly, but some end up in streetsand sidewalks. Large companies also

use large quantities of materials eachyear to sustain their operations. Theseacts are often overlooked on an

everyday basis, and people need to step back and see the effect caused on theenvironment.

Businesses are starting to grow

awareness with a relationship with ourenvironment and how it affects oureveryday work, and everyday life. A

clean and green environment is not

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Social Responsibility Issue 2016

and several other places with passion.

The Go Green activity is conductedcontinuously every first Monday of eachmonth.

This initiative is also a part of ISO 14001

by the International Organization forStandardization, earned by The K Hotelin 2015. As a part of the company’s

processes environmental care,awareness, and actions are soon to be atthe very core of the company’s virtues.

The Go Green activity has influencedthe company in more ways than one,including reducing waste consumption,

and to an extent, initiating the use of

He who plants trees loves others besides himself – Thomas Fuller

recycled pens that have proven themselves

both effective and appealing to our guests.

Go Green still has a long way to go, but it hasmade an impact not only to the hotel, but tothe environmental surroundings. The K Hotel

will continue with this initiative in place, withthe hopes of further aiding the world withenvironmental conservation.

Continued

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More Reasons to say Hooray!

The K Hotel’s

Hi - 5

The starting point of

achievement is desire.Last November 2015, The K Hotel had five great reasons to

celebrate! The celebration kicked off with a warm welcome by the

General Manager, Mr. Volker Mandlowsky. Award after award w

given. How can you stop when there are just too many reasons?

5 Years of Service Employees of the Month

Employees of the

month of October –

Ms. Natasha

Bellett and Mr.

Joyti Singh were

given their

certificates for a job

well done!

Birthday Celebrants

The gift of life

should never go

without a

celebration!

Birthday

Celebrants from

July to October got

to cut their cake!

F I V E R E A S O N S T O C E L E B R A T E !

TKHBrand AmbassadorsWhat is a K Hotel Brand

Ambassador? A K Hotel BrandAmbassador is a representative of

the hotel who embodies the K

Brand. This special recognition is

given to outstanding employees

who uphold and uplift the

standards of The K Hotel.

Brand Standards are guidelines

that set us apart from ourcompetition. It is a mark that

distinguishes who we are and the

service that we provide.

See who our first TKH Brand

Ambassadors were for 2015!

ISO Certification

Loyal employees

who have been with

The K Hotel were

awarded with

mementos of

appreciation for

their dedication!

Keep it going, guys!

Do you feel proud to be part of a

company that is the first and only

company in Bahrain to achieve 5international certifications?

By Donna Asistio

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WHAT’S HAPPENING ISSUE 2016

Thank you to Bala Konuku, Chef Sylvester

Rozario, Abdulla Yunis, Jinky David, Cynthia

Fernandes, Amna Ashiq, James Gomes, Ameer

Abdulla, Doreen Cruz, Joyti Singh, Anil Fonseka,

Abdulshaheed, Alizel Franco, Moinuddin Shaik,

Shiva Prasad, Ruel Rama, and Mylene Directo for

your commitment to service!

Employee loyalty beginswith Employer loyalty.

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2015 Brand Ambassadors

Marites Talusan95% on the Brand Knowledge Quiz

89% on the Renard Global Mgt. Audit

Alizel Franco95% on the Brand Knowledge Quiz


Muzammil Parkar100% on the Brand Knowledge Quiz

94.64% on the LRA Audit

Mahlet Dejene95% on the Brand Knowledge Quiz


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ISO Certification Awarding

Quality is never an accident. It is always the resultof intelligent effort.

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Issue Q1-2016

A night of

festivities,

awards, &

entertainment

The most awaited and anticipatedmoment for the K hotel employeescame last 5th of March 2016 aseveryone was invited to celebratethe success of the year 2015. It washeld at The K Hotel’s conferencehall from 6:00 pm onwards. Havinga Black & White theme, the hall wasdecorated with checkers, dices, andhelium black and white balloons byThe K Hotel’s Staff Committee,who was also responsible inensuring that the party wassuccessful.

The party was commenced by Ms.Donna Asistio and Mr. Shivannand

Balan who welcomed everyone tothe party with the help of allDepartment Heads at the doorsreceiving and attending to all theguests – TKH employees. Theevening began with our very ownVenus Dou band that played softand melodious music to the ears,while employees enjoyed a widerange of delicacies and an open bar

of wines and beers.

Our very own General Manager,Mr. Volker Mandlowsky gave ashort speech to thank all theemployees from top to bottom for

their hard work and dedication toreach 2015’s target and to alsoappreciate all Department Heads forthe great support.

The night was full of surprises thatstarted off with multiple awards andrecognitions. Apart from the 2015Employee of the Year, a specialaward was also given to employeeswho showed outstanding

performance by having no recordsof absences, tardiness, and sickleaves for the entire year OF 2015.This employee was honored as theStar Employee of 2015.

In celebration of life, a special cakewas prepared and cut for birthdaycelebrants from November 2015 toFebruary 2016.

To continue this appreciation andshare the happiness of new life,newly wed employees as well asthose who had new born babieswere called on stage and were givengifts by Mr. Mandlowsky.

The night continued with fun andhilarious games for staff andDepartment Heads, and a dancenumber performed by our very owncolleagues Maricel Lopez ofEnineering, Maritess Talusan ofF&B, Michelle, Monica Caldeira-Fernandes of Admin. & General,Donna Asistio of HR, and DoreenCruz of S&M. The evening ended

with raffle prizes and dancing.

2015 staff party

The K Hotel goes

Black

& White

By: Ailyn Candido

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EVENTS

PARTY SNAP

SHOTS

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EVENTS

[Recipient]

CONGRATULATIONS!

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EVENTS

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

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Featured Departments Issue 201

The “Hub or Nerve Center of theHotel”. That’s what the Front Office isoften called. One of the most visibleand important parts of the hotelmanagement system, dealing

efficiently with guests and providingservice throughout their stay fromcheck-in to check-out.

A desk information wherecommunication service is straight fromthe heart, having direct interactionwith the guest, and maintaining thestandards of quality to be the best,

where personal qualities play a vitrole in each staff and a sense of caland courtesy has to be guardeproperly. Front Office is an energconscious department aiming

achieve a green stamp of approvfrom the guest. To have that WOWfactor which makes our servicmemorable that gives our guests thright reason for coming back again anagain.

A STEP INSIDE THE FRONT OFFICE

FRONT OFFICE

WHO WE ARE

A STEP CLOSER …

A MINDFUL

THINKING THAT

CUSTOMERS ARE

THE MOST

IMPORTANT

VISITORS OF THE

HOTEL

Team Members

Front Office Manager

Mr. Yasas De Silva

Sr. Asst. Front Office Manager

Mr. Mahmudul Haque

ssistant Front Office Manager

Mr. Tareq Kenawi

Night Manager

Mr. Mina Said

Reception

Guest Service Agents

Mayline Directo

Duchess Tagalo

Marianne Licud

Mahesh Phansawadekar

Charls Antony

Business Centre

inky David

Netra Adhikari

Magie Atef

Natasha Bellett

Tatiana Nikitina

Telephone Operators

Continue

Leaders

Supervisors

Anabelle Vista

Abanob Fawzy Sedra

Raafat Sharoubeem

ConciergeHead Concierge

Muzammil Parkar

Bell Boys

bdul Shaheed

meer Hameed Abdul

Qassim Abdulmahdi

Hassan Helal

Hussain Al Balgha

li Jamal

Hussain Abbas Hussain

Nasser Nasrala

Hassan Juma

bdulla Maher AhmedLeo Jonota

anga Bahadur

By Maricel Lopez

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With its forward-looking theme, theFront Office’s sole objective is toencourage more guests in order tobecome the best hotel choice in theregion, discouraging them fromchoosing others. Front Officeengages in more up-beat interactionswith guest that effectively increasesguest satisfaction and revenue.

The Front Office Department islocated at the main lobby of thehotel. Currently, 34 teammembersare assigned in different areas underthe supervision of our Front OfficeManager, Mr. Yasas de Silva who

oversees the entire operationperformance from Front Desk,Bell Service, Business Center,Concierge, Telephone Operators,to the Night Manager, a dynamicteam who defines themselves asmotivated, friendly, energetic,enthusiastic, and smart. This is ateam that prides itself with goodrelationship skills and a memoryto always remember the guest’sname by heart. A round-the-clockservice that aims to create amazingexperiences and cater to guestneeds that goes beyondexpectations.

A place where the experience begins…

Is not dependent on us,

We are dependent on him

Is not interruption in our workhe is the purpose of it

Is not an outsider in our

business,

He is a part of it.

We are not doing him a favour by

serving him,

He is doing us a favour by giving

us an opportunity to do so.

A guest…

The Secret to

Success:

Think positively,

breathe deeply,

speak kindly, andsmile brightly.

When you reach the

end of the rope, tie a

knot and hang on.

"The goal as a company is to have

customer service that is not just the

best but LEGENDARY"

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Accounts Department A place where everybody counts

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(continued)

FINANCE

Financial Controller

Mr. Abdul Hameed

Chief Accountant

Mr. Moinuddin Sheikh

Cost Controller

Chinnappa Medappa

sst. Purchasing Manager

Ramesh Patidar

Leaders

Team Members

Income Auditor

Cynthia Fernandes

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Abdulrahman Khan

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Aman Preet

Purchasing Officer

Kisan Nandala

General Cashier

Samson Rozario

Store Keepers

Salim Ghangir

Charbudin Khan

Finance Secretary

Hiedy Bautista

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Abdulsamad Jasim Almatooq

Asst. IT Manager

Sabeer Mecheeri

IT Supervisor

Faizal

Being in such an incredible, fast-

paced environment is what reallymakes you proud to be a part of

the Finance Team – a department

ho shares the economic vision of

The K Hotel. The Finance

Department is one of the key

players that sustain the company’s

health in terms of financial

measures. I should say, a group of

skilled staff that define strategies

for improving the company’s

financial strength and keep thebusiness operating without delays.

They are the company’s vessel,

responsible in managing and

controlling all incoming and

outgoing cash flows of the hotel to

establish financial control.

Furthermore, they provide

information to assist managers in

making strategic decisions an

contribute based on financiassessment techniques in th

preparation of the organization

budget and forecasts.

Looking at the brighter side, th

department is capable in mult

tasking. They can do the work

the absence of another. Ou

Finance HOD, Mr. Abdul Hamee

always looks at the growth of eac

team member. Encouraging thadvancement of his staff throug

experience and desire th

something has to be learne

everyday . As a team they have

“advance the flame” in terms

integrity, leadership, an

teamwork.

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“We are committed to

roviding timely, accurate,

clear, and complete information, and support to

other departments.”

- sodales.

+ The Team inCTION

“Beware of little expenses.

A small leak will sink a big ship."

The Accounts Department is located on the 3rd floor

of the building and composes of 15 committed team

members who work hand-in-hand to meet day-to-

day activities of the department. Aside from a wide

range of duties and responsibilities, they support,

provide, and assist the staff in all financial matters

and still go over preparation and processing of our

gross wages, cash collections, payments,

disbursements, procurement and Inventory,

property accounting, and Information Technology.

All areas are properly controlled and monitored

effectively by our Finance Department

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ENGINEERING+

Coming together is the beginning.

Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.

The Engineering Department is the

backbone and one of the core

strengths of the hotel. It is the

strongest support system of all

departments, the protector of the

building and the ultimate building

operator who monitors for

regulatory compliance and safety.

This is a department where the

system continuous to operate

without fail, twenty-four hours a day

and seven days a week. It is a

human machine where its primary

focus is excellence in service for

smooth operation and ensuring

comfort, safety and satisfaction of

guests, staff and the property.

Often times engineering is rarely

distinguished and is hidden behind

the scenes, but they perform as an

invaluable role in the equation who

runs from the ground floor to the

rooftop to maintain high standards

of The K Hotel’s point of view.

deliver high quality of service and

promote efficiency is admirable.

The Engineering Team is not always

easy. You need deeply rooted

patience to deal with issues and

complaints in all the areas of the

hotel. The Vision of understanding

has been the source of their pride

and admiration. The fact that they

maintain commendable dedication &

continue to deliver high quality of

service and promote efficiency is

admirable.

Aside from focusing on the hotels’

development they are also called as

a working team that tries to improve

the responsiveness and flexibility of

its operations and enhance support

and cooperation with other

departments for better working

relations, having a multiple scope of

work on electrical transformers,

substations and distribution, water

treatment system, heating and

ventilation system (HVAC), fire

alarm system and fire safety

components, elevators, alongside

utility management like gas, steam,

water, kitchen and laundry

equipment.

We can say that the work that

Engineering involves is not merely

the ability to operate the building in

terms of utility services, but it has to

be performed by skilled and

qualified technicians with expertise

and special knowledge in trouble

shooting to meet the reduction of

energy and to extend the life of theproperty. That is why Engineering is

a branch of science and technology.

It works to bring something that is

for the use and convenience of

mankind.

The Maintenance Team composes of

13 workforces who maintain a

dynamic environment with the

highest level of ethical standards in

terms of service. Technicians are

located at the back of the house,

Continued…

Scientists dream about doing great things.

Engineers do them.

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along with the carpentry workshop, painting workshop, Duty

Engineer workshop, and Assistant Chief Engineer’s room.

Overall, the Engineering Department is supervised by our

Chief Engineer who is a “man of many hats”, Mr. Thomas

Abraham. He closely monitors the daily operation and all

required repairs of the hotel equipment tools and facilities

supervising outside contractors and still maintains to work in

both office setting and on the property. As Head of the

Department he always gives words of encouragement for his

team to learn new skills, trainings for different activities, and

cultivate good relations with people he works with.

“Teamwork divides the task

and multiplies the success.”

+

The team in ACTION

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2016, Issue 1

Pursue a successful career

Having a successful career isn’t as easy

as we wish it could be. Some would

like the smoothest road to career

success. Unfortunately, becoming

successful in what you do is acombination of hard work and having

the right attitude. You may be facing

problems at work that are stopping you

from giving your best. But, frustration

in your career only hurts you and your

reputation.

Strive for ExcellenceTake personal responsibility for your

work. Your role is important to the

company.

When you take personal responsibility

for your work, the quality will show. Itwill make a difference.

Strive for Improvement

Do you think you are already good in

what you do?

Good for you. Make yourself better.

When you think you know a task well,

perfect it.

Nothing should stop you from striving

for constant improvement. Only when

you find things to improve do you learn

new things.

Be Open to Feedback

Accepting criticism is difficult for

people with big egos. Learn to accept

your weak points and focus on

improving them.

If you didn’t have any weakness then

you would be the top boss right now,

correct? Ego blocks and stunts your

career growth.

Excellence is not a skill.

It is an attitude

work ethic tips

“The price of success is hardwork, dedication to the job at

hand, and determination that

whether we win or lose, we have

applied the best of ourselves to

the task at hand.”

By Donna Asistio

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Work ethics

Professional behavior

Gossiping Hurts

What is gossip? Gossip is

described as the harmful chatter

about someone else’s private

affairs. It is thoughtless and

disrespectful.

Avoid talking about your

colleagues and divert your energy

into creating a positive and

healthy work environment.

Great minds discuss

ideas,

Average minds

discuss events,

Small minds discuss

people.

It is expected of us as employees ofThe K Hotel to behave

professionally. We must be aware

of personal situations and conflict

which should not affect work. As

professional employees of The K

Hotel, we must remain objective

and focus on our company’s goals

and targets.

WAYS TO BE PROFESSIONAL:

1. Competence. You’re good at

what you do – and you have

the skills and knowledge that

enable you to do your job

well.

2. Reliability. People can

depend on you to show up on

time, submit your work whenit’s supposed to be ready.

3. Honesty. You tell the truth

and are sincere about where

things stand.

4. Integrity. You are known

for your consistent principles.

5. Respect for Others.Treating all people as you

would like to be treated.

6. Self-Upgrading: Rather

than letting your skills or

knowledge become outdated,

you seek out ways of staying

current.

7. Being Positive. No onelikes a constant pessimist.

Having an upbeat attitude and

trying to be a problem-solver

makes a big difference.

8. Supporting Others. You

share the spotlight with

colleagues, take time to show

others how to do things

properly, and lend an ear

when necessary.

9. Staying Work-Focused.

Not letting your private life

needlessly have an impact on

your job, and not spending

time at work attending to

personal matters.

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10. Listening Carefully.

People want to be heard, so

you give people a chance to

explain their ideas.

HAVE INTEGRITY

Integrity is the set of characteristics that

justify trustworthiness and create trustamong employees of a company. It is the

quality of being honest and having strongmoral principles.

Examples of Integrity in the Workplace:

1. Work when you are supposed to and

save socializing, snacking, searching the

Internet and personal phone calls for breaktime.

2. Show respect to coworkers with

appropriate conversation and empathy.

3. Adhere to company policies andprocedures.

4. Be responsible. Do what you say youwill do.

5. Use materials for work and not personaluse.

6. If you make a mistake and a team’sproject gets messed up or you miss adeadline, own up to your mistake.

7. Work together as a team. This buildstrust and shows integrity.

8. Never steal supplies from the

workplace.

9. Don’t accept praise of acclaim for

someone else’s work. That includesstealing someone’s idea or pretending to

have worked on a successful project.

BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE

Emotions are a big part of the customer experience. Enhancing confidence isone of the FOUR Emotional Engagement Enhancement standards (CIPP).

Making sure our guests are confident in how we handle their transactions isone way to get a positive impact.

However, inspiring confidence in others starts with the confidence you havein yourself.

1. BE AN EXPERT IN WHAT YOU DO

We all play different roles and have important parts in the customer’soverall experience. Learn your job and perfect it! Not only will you shinein your career, but you will also bring out the shine in your guest’s smile.

2. AIM HIGH

Don’t allow yourself to be “average” or “so-so” when it comes to your job.Study, study, study! The more you become knowledgeable the moreconfident you will be in handling your guests.

3. LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES

When we make mistakes, our guests lose their trust and confidence in The KHotel. As we all know, when trust is broken, it is hard to gain back.Correct your mistakes and report system errors you encounter.

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Work ethics 2016 issue 1

It pays to be kind

There are business benefits of being nice to people you work with. Being kind at work

is not a weakness.No one wants to work in an angry environment. When people enjoy where they

work, feel trusted and appreciated for their efforts, they become more engaged and

productive in what they’re doing. That, in turn, leads to better results – and better

interactions fro co-workers to customers.

4 Ways to Kindness

1. Share the credit. A team can accomplish more if you do not care who gets the

credit. People who brag, “I did it! I did it!” are usually disliked people.

2. Don’t talk down to others. Don’t shut your team down by making them feel small

and unimportant. Respect does not come with the title. Big or small, messenger or

manager, respect should be given.

3. Focus on the positive. Even in the worst-case scenarios, it is important to find

something positive to focus on. Encourage people to be honest and say what they feel,

but to do it using what we call a “Yes sandwich”. Don’t forget to say something

positive first before saying something negative.

What is emotional

engagement?

Emotions are a big part of the

customer experience. Half of

what customers do and decide

while they are at The K Hotel isrelated to how they feel.

In all our interactions with our

guests, we have to be careful

not to create negative

emotions. We must at all times

create positive emotions in our

guests.

CONFIDENCE

Our guests trust our service.

INTEGRITYWe treat our guests fairly.

PRIDEWe treat them with respect.

PASSIONThe K Hotel is the perfecthotel for them.

Be transformed

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The K SportsIssue 2016 By Mahmudul Haque

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Cricket

Cricket, traditionally an English sport, is

becoming increasingly popular in other

parts of the world like Australia, South

Africa, and Indian Continents etc. But the

popularity is evidently the highest among

the countries of the Indo-Pak sub-continent,

for reasons that are historical,anthropological, geographical, and even

commercial. There are more than 200 crore

audiences of cricket in India, Pakistan,

Bangladesh and Srilanka, which certainly

have the highest numbers of cricket fans

than other parts of the world.

The K Hotel Bahrain is just as big of a fan

as the rest of the world. In February and

May 2015 The K Hotel actively joined two

Inter hotels cricket tournaments that was

hosted by The Ritz Carlton Bahrain. Many

five-star hotels as well as four-star hotels

participated in the exciting cricket

challenge. The K Hotel Team proved itself

by winning a match against The Ritz

Carlton’s Trader Vics Team. The K hotel

Bahrain team fought with giant teams like

Ritz Carlton and Intercontinental Regency.

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Issue 2016 By Mahmudul Haque

Volleyball2014-2015 2

The K Hotel Volleyball Team once again participated in the most prestigious Inter 4-Star Hotel

Volleyball Tournament held at the former champion Al Safir’s sports ground.

Hosting Team Al Safir was clearly the favorite for this competition, however The K hotel players

were ready to take challenges and hoping to play final and surprise the hosting team by claiming

the trophy. Other hotels that participated were Mercure Seef, Novotel. Al Dana, Swiss Bell

Bahrain and many more.

The K Hotel Volleyball Team once again participated in the most prestigious Inter 4-Star Hote

Volleyball Tournament held at the former champion Al Safir’s sports ground.

Hosting Team Al Safir was clearly the favorite for this competition, however The K hotel player

were ready to take challenges and hoping to play final and surprise the hosting team by claiming

the trophy. Other hotels that participated were Mercure Seef, Novotel. Al Dana, Swiss Bell Bahrai

and many more.

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Bahrain Marathon Relay2014-2015

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Laughter is the best medicine.

Laugh Line Issue 2016ENTERTAINMENT

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