Whistler Accommodations a perk for employees
In Whistler BC Canada, employers are getting creative with their benefits packages. Thanks to the large increase in construction workers building the venues for the 2010 Olympic Games, long-term lodging and housing accommodations are getting tough to secure. Limited accommodations combined with an overall reduction in people wanting to spend the winter season on the slopes have prompted many Whistler businesses to rethink their benefits packages. Free ski passes are common perks for any employee working in Whistler. And since many employers face staff shortages than is typical for most winter seasons, finding the right mix of benefits to attract quality workers is key.
This season, Whistler accommodations for seasonal staff is high on the list of incentives to attract more employees to one of the world’s top four season resorts. Some would think that securing employment during the winter months at such a hot travel spot as Whistler would be challenging. But this year, the difficulty lies in finding lodging. Several Whistler employers began their winter season hiring process during the winter of 2006 by traveling overseas to attract foreign employees. The process top hire out-of-country workers is long, taking at least 6 months in many cases simply to obtain a work visa.
If you think about it, the challenge to find Whistler lodging for employees, which is simply more difficult this year than it is most others, is exciting. Whistler will host the 2010 Olympics. To prepare for the area to be center stage to the world, Whistler is stocked full of dedicated people building the necessary venues. Tourism in Whistler, especially during the winter months, will increase, despite the difficulty in finding long-term lodging for area employees. Travelers know Whistler is a hot spot for fun. The trick now, is to have employers come up with the most attractive incentive package for their employees.
