Ski Backlash to Brexit When the United Kingdom leaves the European Union on October 31st, thousands of European businesses will no longer be able to hire British staff on seasonal contracts. This could mean the loss of up to 25,000 jobs in the ski industry alone. It’s a potential threat for skiing-related businesses that hire seasonal employees. Some are even calling it “Brexodus.” First […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 30, 2019 0 Comments
Brexit Could Increase Ski Holiday Prices in the UK On June 23rd, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union. While the UK doesn’t officially leave the EU until March 2019, the ski industry is already experiencing some effects of the referendum. According to The Telegraph, ski holiday prices have already increased since the referendum was passed. Ski holidays are ski trips that take clients to resorts across the world, […] Industry News Tanner Blake | October 31, 2018 0 Comments
Looking For Employment At A Ski Resort? | This Website Is Taking The Bum Out Of Ski Bum Good news, you don’t have to be a bum to live in a mountain town any longer! The fine folks over at SkiResortJobs.org are making it easier then ever to find gainful employment instead of drinking your life away at the local watering hole. “There was a huge lack in our industry of a central hiring resource,” says Gard Skinner, founder […] Industry News Matt Brennan | September 21, 2017 0 Comments
Ski Patrol: One of America’s Worst Paying Jobs According to a study by SkiPatrol.net, Ski Patrollers are among the lowest paying workers in America. Along with Lifeguards, Recreational Protective Services (RPS) workers make less than 97% of US professions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From SkiPatrol.net: It’s important to note that 90%+ of ski patrollers that are also National Ski Patrol members in the US take no compensation for their work, and do not appear in this category of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ameliatraynor | March 25, 2015 5 Comments
Brain Post: “The 5 Jobs Most Likely To Make You Sick” Many jobs put us in situations that can make us sick. Some more than others. Men’s Health has put together a list of the jobs most likely to make you sick. The only problem is that most all of us fall into one of these 5 types of jobs… Talk about an occupational hazard: 40 percent of Australian workers may be exposed to chemicals that boost their risk of developing cancer, according to a team of Aussie researchers. Solar radiation, tobacco smoke, and diesel engine exhaust topped the list of the most common disease-causing culprits. While some jobs, such as logging and power line […] Featured Article SnowBrains | February 21, 2014 1 Comment
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