HR News 28th Jan 2011.pdf - Tempo Holidays
HR News 28th Jan 2011.pdf - Tempo Holidays
HR News 28th Jan 2011.pdf - Tempo Holidays
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<strong>HR</strong> Weekly Update<br />
Short listing / Interviewing<br />
• Reservations Sales Consultant – <strong>Tempo</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> (NZ)<br />
• Receptionist – C&K AU – Melbourne office<br />
• Wholesale Consultant - Bentours<br />
• Marketing Coordinator – <strong>Tempo</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> (AU)<br />
Employee of the month – Katja Koderman<br />
I would like to nominate Katja Koderman for<br />
employee of the month as she has excelled in<br />
juggling many sales activities during the month of<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary co-ordinating the BDM conference,<br />
organizing the February C&K function, managing<br />
interstate road shows, finalizing Flight Centre<br />
Expos, finalising a TLC educational, organizing<br />
local Expos, co-ordinating Australian Chamber<br />
Orchestra invitations for top clients. Katja is a very<br />
busy lady who is hugely appreciated. Thank you<br />
Katja, sales would be lost without you.<br />
Certificate of service<br />
We would like to congratulate the following employees for their years of service:<br />
• Lil Ellis – 3 years of service<br />
• Tina Milone – 3 years of service<br />
• Phyllis Skaftouros – 3 years of service<br />
• Kathryn Zammit – 3 years of service<br />
• Sarah Wills – 5 years of service<br />
Acknowledgment of years of service<br />
We would like to acknowledge the following employees for their years of service:<br />
• Karen Nelson – 13 years of service<br />
• Penny Papacostantinou – 12 years of service with the Bentours business<br />
• Steve Reynolds – 8 years of service<br />
Upcoming Birthdays<br />
The following employees are celebrating their birthdays next month. Happy birthday to:<br />
• Lil Ellis – 5 th February<br />
• Kendra Greene – 8 th February<br />
• Yvonne Caval – 10 th February<br />
• Helga Stelzhammer - 20 th February<br />
• Natalie Vincent – 22 nd February<br />
• Faisal Iqbal – 25 th February
Melbourne Office – New Year Function – Update & Pictures<br />
contributed by Voula Tallidis<br />
Last Friday 21 st <strong>Jan</strong>uary the Melbourne office hosted its New Year Function at Crown Casino. The night<br />
commenced with pre-dinner drinks on the balcony overlooking the Yarra River and a delightful speech<br />
from our very own Nigel Loveday. Highlights of the night would have to be Kamal mistaking pears for<br />
potatoes, Sudarshan’s groovy moves on the dance floor and Bianca’s break dancing showdown. All in all<br />
an eventful evening which will not be forgotten. Sneak peak from the event below. Further photos from<br />
the night can be found on the public drive saved under Melbourne Office New Year Function 2011.<br />
<strong>Tempo</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> - Product<br />
contributed by Kathryn Zammit<br />
A key objective of the 2011 <strong>Tempo</strong> Business Plan is to complete a thorough review of all aspects of our<br />
products and services.<br />
This review will include both internal and external research of the <strong>Tempo</strong> product range, and is due to be<br />
completed and presented to the senior management team by mid March (or earlier if possible).<br />
In the meantime, Matoula will provide operational assistance for the Italy product portfolio.<br />
Eloisa commences her casual product support arrangement from 1 st February. Dinesh will now assume<br />
responsibility for the air coordination function.<br />
Retail bookings<br />
contributed by Kathryn Zammit<br />
In an attempt to create further efficiencies within the retail department, staff (and friends) are asked email<br />
their travel enquiries to info@tempoholidays.com. The approved staff travel privileges form needs to<br />
accompany the request which includes an outline of the proposed travel itinerary. The retail team will<br />
work on these requests at a time suitable for the business. Staff are reminded that amendments to the<br />
itineraries can be made within reason. Any additional changes will be made once a deposit for the<br />
booking has been received on file.<br />
Public Holiday – Auckland Anniversary Day – Auckland – New Zealand<br />
contributed by Voula Tallidis<br />
The New Zealand office will be closed on Monday 31 st <strong>Jan</strong>uary in recognition of Auckland Anniversary<br />
Day. For any urgent enquiries staff have advised agents to contact <strong>Tempo</strong> <strong>Holidays</strong> (AU) – general<br />
reservations, otherwise all general enquiries will be actioned on Tuesday when staff are back in the office.
Public Transport – Melbourne<br />
Due to track works on the Port Melbourne light rail, trams on Route 109 will be replaced by buses<br />
between Stop 125A - Southbank Tram Depot and Stop 129 - Port Melbourne Terminus from first tram on<br />
Saturday 29 <strong>Jan</strong>uary, to last tram on Sunday, 6 February 2011. Please see below link for further details.<br />
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/news/service-alterations/metropolitan-trams/buses-replacing-tramson-route-109-saturday-29-january-sunday-6-february-2011/<br />
Product Trip Report – Egypt<br />
contributed by Voula Tallidis<br />
Shan Puvi’s product report from her trip to Egypt has been uploaded on the intranet for your viewing.<br />
Baby <strong>News</strong><br />
contributed by Voula Tallidis<br />
On behalf of Cox & Kings Australia we would like to congratulate Jeremy Hearst (Business Head –<br />
Bentours) & Helen Thylin (Senior Retail Consultant) on the birth of their baby boys Harry & Laban.<br />
Social Club Activity – February – Melbourne Office<br />
CORPORATE MASSAGES!!!!!<br />
What better way to start the busy year than to receive a 15 minute<br />
massage right at your desk. Guaranteed to melt away stress and revitalise<br />
your energy levels. The massages focus on the shoulders, neck, upper back<br />
and scalp.<br />
Date: Wednesday 16 th February 2011<br />
Time: Between 10.30am – 3.30pm (a time slot will be allocated to you)<br />
Location: At your desk!!!<br />
Pricing: $17.50 (non-members) & $5.00 (social club members)<br />
PLS RSVP your interest to Voula Tallidis – <strong>HR</strong> Assistant by no later than COB Wednesday 9 th of<br />
February.<br />
COMEDY FESTIVAL TICKETS!!!<br />
The Comics Lounge is offering staff an exclusive laughter pack<br />
which includes tickets for up to 6 people only – so be quick if you<br />
want the tickets. Tickets are for shows on Wednesday 16 th<br />
February & Thursday 17 th February.<br />
If you are interested in booking tickets please contact the Comics<br />
Lounge on 9348 9488 – the booking office is open Mon – Fri<br />
10.00am – 5.00pm.
Australia Day Parade<br />
contributed by Kamal Singh<br />
Our Sikh community participated in the Australia Day parade last Wednesday. A team of 8 guys and girls<br />
presented the cultural dance called “Bhangra”. Bhaṅgṛā is a form of dance and music that originated in<br />
the Punjab region. Bhangra dance began as a folk dance conducted by Punjabi farmers to celebrate the<br />
coming of the harvest season. The specific moves of Bhangra reflect the manner in which villagers<br />
farmed their land. This hybrid dance became Bhangra. The folk dance has been popularised in the<br />
western world by Punjabis and is seen in the West as an expression of South Asian culture as a whole.<br />
Today, Bhangra dance survives in different forms and styles all over the globe – including pop music, film<br />
soundtracks, collegiate competitions and cultural shows. We had a blast and had the opportunity to meet<br />
different people and learn about their cultures.
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