Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Terme Olimia, a spa tourist company, announced 30 new employments. The tourist destination experienced a rapid increase in tourist visits; the inflow of tourists exceeded the pre-pandemic times. Due to more tourist guests and an investment in a new hotel, there is a growing need for workers.
Given the labour shortage in the hospitality and tourism sector, the company tries to create a good working environment for employees and construct a public image of itself as a good employer. It offers 25% higher wages than average in the sector, bonuses, and other benefits to attract new employees and retain the old ones.
The company currently employ 300 workers.
Eurofound (2022), Terme Olimia, Business expansion in Slovenia, factsheet number 107510, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/107510.
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