Business View Oceania - October 2024

CREATING A POSITIVE STAFF CULTURE Operating a resort on a remote island presents its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to staffing. Daydream Island functions like a small, selfsufficient town, with nearly 200 employees managing everything from hospitality to engineering.“We have our water treatment plant, power transformers, and logistical infrastructure to keep everything running smoothly,” Taylor explains. Indigenous leaders and plans to commemorate the area’s rich history. Neighboring South Molle Island, owned by Daydream’s parent company, holds special cultural significance. Historically, the island was where Indigenous communities gathered to craft tools, and ancient stone artifacts are still occasionally found.Taylor envisions weaving these historical and cultural elements into the resort’s future offerings, giving guests a deeper understanding of the land’s heritage. 64 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10

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