Behind the scene in the hospitality industry: Quality of life at work in the housekeeping sector – chambermaids at hotels in Foz do Iguaçu – PR – Brazil

Authors

  • Marcus Henrique Rolim Leite Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - Univali, Mestrado acadêmico em Turismo e Hotelaria
  • Carlos Alberto Tomelin Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - Univali, Centro de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
  • Marcos Roberto Ramos Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - Univali, Centro de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas: Comunicação, Turismo e Lazer

Keywords:

Hotel management, maid, quality of life, work, provision of services.

Abstract

This study assesses the Quality of Life at Work (QLW) of employees of the housekeeping sector – chambermaids – in executive hotels that are members of the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association (ABIH-PR) in the municipality of Foz do Iguaçu, PR. The method used was exploratory research, through the use of the TQWL – 42 questionnaire and interviews conducted in six executive type hotels with a population of 51 maids. Multivariate statistical analysis enabled a qualitative and quantitative reading of the workplace from the point of view of those who experience it on a daily basis. In general, the workers are reasonably satisfied with their working environment, but these results could also be seen as a need for improvement in the working environment and relationships. In view of the maids’ understanding that quality of services is linked to the quality of life of workers, we found that the maids provide their organisations with a more human face.

Author Biography

  • Marcus Henrique Rolim Leite, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí - Univali, Mestrado acadêmico em Turismo e Hotelaria
    PhD, Adjunct Professor, ESGHT/University of Algarve Web Manager of the Journal Encontros Científicos - Tourism & Management Studies  Director of the undergraduate Course in Hotelmanagement, ESGHT/University of Algarve

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Published

10.01.2024

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Section

Tourism/Hospitality: Research Papers

How to Cite

Rolim Leite, M. H., Alberto Tomelin, C., & Roberto Ramos, M. (2024). Behind the scene in the hospitality industry: Quality of life at work in the housekeeping sector – chambermaids at hotels in Foz do Iguaçu – PR – Brazil. Tourism & Management Studies, 10, 200-206. https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/626

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