Overland
Park, KS – October 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / Global
Connections, Inc. (GCI) a well-known travel club fulfillment and service
provider of Global
Discovery Vacations (GDV) has established a reputation for its strong
philanthropic programs and giving back to local communities. The company
also embraces a robust employee enrichment program designed to support
employees and aid in hiring and retention of its team members.
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 “Travel
by its very nature is fun! At GCI, we work hard while also striving to
foster a fun work environment,” said Michelle Zimmerman, Director of Human
Resources, “Employee well-being is key to the successful professional atmosphere
here at GCI. Whether it’s Yoga or our internal Global Training Certification,
we proudly help our team members grow their careers and expand their personal
achievements.”
From
providing free flu shots and holding a companywide 12 Week Fitness Challenge,
GCI is committed to the enrichment of each individual in its employ. This
year, the Human Resources department led the Health and Wellness 5k Challenge—also
called the 5K Finishers Program. The corporate office hosted three on-site
5Ks, one in Spring, Summer and Fall. Additionally, employees are challenged
to complete one more 5K of their own choice. The employees who complete
the challenge are recognized at the end of year Holiday Party and presented
with awards and prizes.
Another
popular benefit is the Educational Assistance Program (EAP). Any employee
with GCI for more than six months is eligible for the EAP that helps pay
for continuing education to improve job-related skills. They may also elect
to enroll in classes which will enhance their ability to qualify for promotions
and other positions within the company.
GCI
employs over 150 professionals at its corporate office in Overland Park,
KS and three member fulfillment and property management offices in Clearwater,
FL, Orlando, FL and Myrtle Beach, SC. Global Connections’ travel club,
Global Discovery Vacations, is marketed and sold through independent sales
distributorships located in cities across the United States.
About
Global Connections, Inc.
Global
Connections, Inc. is based in Overland Park, KS, opening in 1996 as
a travel club fulfillment and service provider. Considered a leader in
the travel club industry, GCI offers the members of its Global Discovery
Vacations club program a wide variety of leisure benefits and vacation
options at more than 700 North American resorts. GCI is the developer and
owner of resorts in California, Florida, Tennessee and Colorado as well
as owning and leasing numerous resort condominium units throughout the
U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean. For more information about GCI visit
ExploreGCI.com.
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About
Global Discovery Vacations
Global
Discovery Vacations is a respected membership-based travel club offering
its members access to condominium accommodations, cruise and tour vacations,
a full-service travel agency, a concierge program, and other leisure benefits.
For more information about Global Discovery Vacations visit GlobalDiscoveryVacations.com.
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Company
Contact:
Melanie
Gring
561-417-7559
Global
Connections, Inc.
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Media:
Georgi
Bohrod, RRP
619-255-1661 |
