2023 Tourism & Hospitality Award Nomination Deadline Extended!
Nominations for the 2023 Tourism and Hospitality Awards are now extended to December 22 at 11:59pm, and go2HR is sponsoring the Employees First Award! This award is given to an employer in the tourism and hospitality sector who has shown high standards in human resources excellence with a focus on mental health. This award will be presented during the 2023 Tourism and Hospitality Conference at Prince George on March 2. Submit your nominations today!
The BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference is March 1-3, 2023
The BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) are excited to announce that the 2023 BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference is returning from March 1 to 3, 2023. The 2023 conference will take place in Prince George and will bring an array of unique industry speakers and topics relating to the next chapter of tourism and hospitality within our province. Registration is open!
The Importance of Team – Quarterly Pour Fall issue
Our Vice President of Health and Safety, Arun Subramanian, wrote an article about the Importance of Team in the fall issue of Quarterly Pour. Read the full article and learn how setting up your team players for success leads to a strong and healthy work culture.
Our HR consultant, Sarah Best wrote an article for the winter issue of Inn Focus. Read on and learn how strong leadership can build a positive workplace culture, and employee engagement, and boost staff retention.
go2HR is sad to hear that the Talent MATCH program will be closing at the end of this year. You can still schedule consultations until December 23 with Project Manager, Debby Reis at TalentMATCH@acewilbc.ca and their resources will still be available on the Talent MATCH webpage.
A big thank you to Talent MATCH for providing support and consultation for students and employers with all their hiring and networking needs, and helping students find jobs in the museums, arts, tourism, culture, and hospitality organizations.
Refusing unsafe work is a fundamental right for workers. Learn more in this toolkit on how to discuss the topic at your next staff safety meeting. This toolkit also includes steps to guide workers and supervisors through the refusal of unsafe work processes.
It’s an Exciting Time to Learn and Consider a Hospitality Career
At the Vancouver Community College (VCC) they’re introducing a new course program called The Future of Hospitality Micro-credential to help you develop professional skills and knowledge in hospitality, and secure an entry level job in the sector. The course begins the week of January 9 until March 2, 2023! Learn more about how you can register today.
The holidays are a busy time of year for everyone! In those slow winter days, you can use the time to plan out your next training strategy for 2023. When you and your staff get SuperHost® certified, both your team and your business create a positive customer service experience. Learn more about our SuperHost® training course and if you have any questions you can submit them through our website.
Are you in the Thompson Okanagan? Interested in Hospitality?
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Okanagan College are teaming up to offer a comprehensive training program to prepare participants for positions within the hospitality sector. The Hospitality Professional Program (HPP) is online and fully-funded combining practical skills and knowledge, while connecting students to hospitality industry employers in Thompson Okanagan. Learn more about this program and how to apply for a virtual information session on January 12.
Thompson Rivers University and Sun Peaks Resort Announce a 5-Year Partnership!
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and Sun Peaks Resort have partnered up to help connect TRU students with careers in tourism and hospitality. The resort donated to TRU’s Tourism Innovation Lab Fund, which helps students develop tourism business ideas, and also to TRU Trails to Reconciliation Fund, where students travel to Interior Indigenous communities to build mountain biking trails. Learn more about this partnership below.
Give the gift of wellness this holiday season! BC’s Hub for Workplace Mental Health in partnership with go2HR has helpful tips to support employees in the hospitality and tourism industry this season. Learn more with these practical takeaways!
Negotiating Boundaries – Another Top Chef’s Perspective with Trevor Bird
Top Chef, Trevor Bird is returning with another interactive webinar on January 10. In this webinar, participants will learn how to explore their own boundaries in the workplace. The tourism and hospitality workplace are fast-paced and can be challenging to navigate which can take an inevitable toll on someone’s mental health. Register now for this workshop and learn how to set boundaries and ensure priority on your mental health.
The BC Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA BC) and go2HR have partnered to create an online portal for mental health and wellness resources specifically for the tourism and hospitality industry. The portal includes information and resources about mental health, access to training, coaching support and more. Workplace mental health has never been more important. Take some time to explore all the resources and be sure to check back often, as it is regularly updated.
Hot Jobs
Are you looking for a position in the tourism and hospitality industry? The go2HR job board is your best resource to find all the latest and best positions within the industry. There are more than 300 available positions, so check it out and find a great new job today.
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