Travelodge
In today's economy and labour market, an increasing number of employers are feeling the effects of low unemployment rates, the pending retirement of baby boomers, productivity challenges, skills shortages, and recruitment and retention issues.
The Travelodge in Saskatoon plans to overcome the above challenges through a long-term commitment to training.
"Training is the single greatest human resource tool," Jim Bence, Director of Human Resources at the Travelodge, said. "Good training starts with an excellent orientation [that] sets up the entire workplace experience."
The Travelodge kicked off its involvement in the Transforming the Tourism Workforce project with a reception for participating staff, who were presented with their welcome letters, training materials, and learning plans. Throughout the project, Bence said the Travelodge will facilitate the progress of participants with regular in-house peer support sessions, celebrate their success at STEC's annual Professional Recognition Dinners, and provide additional training opportunities beyond the project completion date.
"The challenge for the Travelodge is to continue to build on training initiatives to create a learning culture, and to provide [an opportunity for] life-long learning and career development," Bence said.
It is well-known that companies with trained employees gain a competitive edge by increasing staff retention, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
At the time of writing, there were over 230 employees working at the Saskatoon Travelodge , the second-largest full service hotel in Saskatchewan.
