"These added and unexpected costs are putting a strain on our employees

We want to take action within our power to lessen some of those burdens as much as possible," said Catherine Timmons, EVP of Wind Creek Human Resources for Human Resources.

The first step in that effort is a one-time cash payout awarded to all Wind Creek employees, full-time and part-time, supported by the Poarch Band's Tribal Council of Creek Indians. "We know the importance and value of each employee, and it is very good to help them and their families during this pivotal time of rapid inflation," said tribal chairman Stephanie Bryan, noting, "Every member of our tribal council believes very strongly that they need to support our team now."

The second step is to accelerate flexible working practices to minimize fuel and child care costs. "If we can make a schedule where we only have to drive three or four days a week to work instead of the usual five days, we can reduce fuel and potential child care costs by 20%, even 40%, " said Jay Dorries, president of Wind Creek. "This is an important dollar for the families of our team. The dollars they don't have to put in the gas tank are dollars that can be used elsewhere for families."

This second effort was a pilot initiative launched in the post-pandemic era in response to the need for greater autonomy by the changing workforce. Doris continued, "Providing hourly employees the opportunity to choose from five traditional eight-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts, and even three 12-hour shifts gives team members the options they need to create a work schedule that fits their life schedule." "Now we have the added effect of providing a better economic foundation with employees with the flexibility requested." Although flexible shift options are not universally available for every role in every location, WCH is working as diligently as possible to find every opportunity to add flexibility without compromising the guest experience. "It is at our core to give our customers the opportunity to escape the everyday world. Building and integrating a team of employees that employers believe are making their lives better ensures that customers have the escape they need," Doris concluded. 무료 슬롯