We’d like to put a shout-out to G Adventures, in recognition of an amazing initiative which supports business development opportunities for ex-employees worldwide. Yep, that’s what we said, ex-employees!
Most great companies have career development strategies in place for employees. However, until now, we knew none that actively developed policies to support staff when they find themselves looking for a new challenge.
Being a tour guide is a tough gig! Living a nomadic lifestyle with weeks or months away from friends and family inevitably leads to burnout at some stage. Amongst other tour companies, this is often an awkward subject. Energy levels fade over time, steps are taken to boost morale, but over time productivity generally slips again, and there’s little option but to terminate the guides employment.