{"id":115408,"date":"2026-02-25T12:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/aligning-the-hospitality-industry-with-the-eu-pay-transparency-directive\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T22:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:39:54","slug":"aligning-the-hospitality-industry-with-the-eu-pay-transparency-directive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/aligning-the-hospitality-industry-with-the-eu-pay-transparency-directive\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellandia: Initiative for the EU Pay Transparency Directive"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p>Wellandia has announced the launch of an automated operational system designed to support hospitality organizations in the process of aligning with Directive (EU) 2023\/970 on pay transparency. The solution transforms the compliance obligation into a management and predictability tool, addressing sector-specific challenges such as high staff turnover and seasonality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operational Architecture and Functionalities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The system connects recruitment, evaluation, and promotion processes into a coherent structure. Key features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Predefined career structures:<\/strong> Over 115 profiles for roles in hotel, restaurant, spa, fitness, beauty segments, and support departments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multilingualism:<\/strong> Available in Romanian, English, and Hungarian, with other languages under implementation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Plug &amp; Play&#8221; implementation:<\/strong> The solution is digital, does not require a complex IT project, and is scalable for small companies or large hotel chains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traceability:<\/strong> Every placement or promotion decision is documented, noting the approver, date, and criteria used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Market Validation and Economic Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Ioana Marian, founder of Wellandia, the system provides the necessary foundation to justify salaries based on objective and neutral criteria. From a business efficiency perspective, the solution aims to reduce the time allocated to evaluations and recruitment, diminish internal tensions related to pay disparities, and improve retention through clear professional progression paths.<\/p>\n<p>The platform has already been tested for two weeks under real operating conditions by teams at Bacolux Hotels and Ana Hotels Europa (Eforie Nord). HR representatives from these organizations reported increased clarity in job descriptions and greater objectivity in performance discussions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Industry Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Wellandia initiative is supported by leading organizations in Romanian tourism, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FIHR (Federation of the Hotel Industry in Romania)<\/li>\n<li>OPTBR (Employer Organization of Spa Tourism in Romania)<\/li>\n<li>Visit Covasna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wellandia, an ecosystem with over 15 years of experience in the Spa market, initially developed this system for wellness centers (2024-2025), later expanding it to cover all roles in the hospitality industry and related services.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is the automated system launched by Wellandia?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a digital solution that helps tourism companies align with EU Directive 2023\/970 on pay transparency using objective and neutral criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many career profiles does the platform include?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The system offers over 115 predefined career structures for hotels, restaurants, spas, fitness centers, and support departments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who supports this initiative in the tourism industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project is supported by FIHR, OPTBR, and Visit Covasna, and has been successfully tested by Bacolux Hotels and Ana Hotels Europa.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Wellandia has announced the launch of an automated operational system designed to support hospitality organizations in the process of aligning with Directive (EU) 2023\/970 on pay transparency. The solution transforms the compliance obligation into a management and predictability tool, addressing sector-specific challenges such as high staff turnover and seasonality. 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