GLAMPING SHOULD EXTEND TO STAFF SAYS ECO STRUCTURES
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etaining quality staff is one of the main secrets to success for hospitality providers. Leading accommodation supplier Eco Structures believes that staff housing on site should be as comfortable and attractive as possible, while extending the design ethos of guest accommodation. According to Eco Structures Owner/Director, Karl Plunkett, it’s vital that employers can provide quality and affordable permanent accommodation for their workforce, particularly in remote or seasonal locations: “It’s a crucial element of any recruitment and retention strategy. However, it’s often left out of the initial design equation and becomes an afterthought in the planning process of new resorts and project developments,” he says. Eco Structures has addressed the issue with the design of the ‘Workers’ Cabin and Accommodation’ solution. The unique fourtiered model, has been designed to assist
employers in attracting and retaining staff, across the agricultural, tourism, resource and small business sectors. With the aim of creating a sense of home and place for staff and their families, working remotely, the innovative model includes four luxury Eco Cabin options - to reflect key Human Resource requirements and role responsibilities (including: General Manager, Operations Manager, Front Line Supervisors and Key Line Staff). Each Cabin can be scaled up or down depending on budget and staffing, or seasonal requirements and features bespoke, tailored floor plans - which blend seamlessly with the natural
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surroundings, putting staff at the forefront of the design equation. Designed to adapt to remote and diverse climates around the world, the Eco Cabins can be swiftly and easily assembled. The Cabin, is also configured around pre-fabricated modules, links, luxury bath pods and decks that interconnect, allowing clients to customise their living experience, maximise unattainable views and living spaces. Each Cabin is compatible with the system and fully customisable - boasting the comforts and luxuries of home, such as: bedrooms, en-suites and dining spaces, balustrades, sliding doors and decks. “In Australia and around the world, there is a rental crisis and prices are soaring. Our agricultural and tourism sectors are being significantly impacted, not only by the pandemic - but also, by the lack of quality and affordable accommodation in regional areas. Attracting staff is almost impossible. Our permanent Worker’s Eco Cabin, is a simple solution for those managing tourism resorts, seasonal farms, local businesses or industrial operations - and looking for an alternative to town rentals, or on site housing,” adds Plunkett. “This helps to ensure that people stay longer than just one season and also contributes to improved productivity, staff retention and morale - along with many positive benefits to local communities.We believe that quality and stylish workers’ accommodation, is vital to the overall success of any business, and should be a top of mind consideration - when looking at a new project development, resort, or business,” he concludes.
