Wednesday, 29 October 2014

West Jet: From the inside

Not only does WestJet value their customers, they value their employees as well. Having a well-cared for and efficiently trained team of workers results in well cared customers.


Why does WestJet have a well-known reputation as an employer you may ask?
As of 2012, over 7,000 Canadians stated that WestJet had “pleasant work atmosphere and interesting job content”. In addition, they also received high recognition for their training processes and opportunities. Here are some of the amazing perks that West Jet offers its employees:
  • An “Employee Share Purchase Plan”. In other words, all staff has the potential to become an “owner” of the company. Every employee can buy up to 20% of their gross salary in WestJet shares.
  • Discounted rates for travel. Up to 50% discounts for employees and can also be obtained for friends and family.
  • Continued employee development. This includes: career planning courses, an online skills inventory, and in-house apprenticeship programs.
"West-Jetters" know how to have fun !



WestJet is truly an award winning company to work in. A company that is able to provide a number of beneficial rewards for being a caring worker is an ideal firm to be in. Happy customers reflect from happy workers.




Sources:
http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2012/06/12/why_westjet_is_a_great_employer.html Images: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/50-best-employers-in-canada/article4297262/?page=all

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