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'Big effort and even bigger smiles.' Fast-growing travel company Ocean Holidays has ambitions to be one of the most admired, well-known and trusted brands in the industry. And it knows this is only possible by having a thriving, happy workforce.
The London-based company specialising in Florida travel – including home rentals to the travel trade – and personalised luxury leisure and business travel management is 'constantly striving to be the best employer it can be' – listening to what employees need and adapting.
As a result, it's boosted the amount of annual leave by three days, including offering a birthday day off. It's also implemented an across-the-board pay increase and profit share scheme. And a new online reward portal offers staff discounts and is a place to reward and recognise great work and behaviours.
And Ocean Holidays is hot on communication, ensuring colleagues can keep connected with the business and each other wherever they choose to base themselves.
The Co-CEO hosts a monthly all-company Town Hall on Teams outlining the current business status, plans and forecasts. He also invites questions, including via a confidential platform, with a commitment to answer them honestly and openly. This update is supplemented by a fortnightly newsletter with everything from business news to financial advice and colleague birthdays.
And there are plenty of opportunities for in-person get-togethers at Ocean Holidays, from regular guest speakers to the summer and Christmas parties.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to inductions. A one-day induction is enough for back-office staff to hit the ground running while sales agents get the training and support they need over 12 weeks. And potential candidates also get to try out a role before they commit.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
An L&D manager has been appointed to provide training and career pathways for everyone. Meanwhile, staff can benefit from various online courses such as Excel training, time management and listening skills. Employees are also asked to commit to developing two areas of competence a year, evidencing that they've met their goals.
My organisation encourages charitable activities
Employees get two charity days a year to dedicate to causes close to their hearts. Corporately, Ocean Holidays has raised around £47,000 for Haven House Children's Hospice through its team's enterprise and commitment. There have been sponsored walks, rambles, quiz nights, fancy dress competitions and a 22-hour spin bike challenge.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to inductions. A one-day induction is enough for back-office staff to hit the ground running while sales agents get the training and support they need over 12 weeks. And potential candidates also get to try out a role before they commit.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
An L&D manager has been appointed to provide training and career pathways for everyone. Meanwhile, staff can benefit from various online courses such as Excel training, time management and listening skills. Employees are also asked to commit to developing two areas of competence a year, evidencing that they've met their goals.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to inductions. A one-day induction is enough for back-office staff to hit the ground running while sales agents get the training and support they need over 12 weeks. And potential candidates also get to try out a role before they commit.
Harry Hastings, Co-CEO
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