Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are more than just Buzzwords
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important elements in sustainable labor recovery. But what do they really mean? At go2HR we have engaged ParriagGroup, a leading EDI firm to lead a webinar that deepens our understanding of EDI, and how to reshape the workplace. Join go2HR and TIABC for a great learning opportunity on this informative, timely topic. Register for “Reshaping the Workplace with an EDI Framework” on November 24th.
WorkSafeBC has announced that in 2023 the average base premium rate will be 1.55% of employer’s assessable payroll. To learn more about these premium rates for next year, and to find your rate, check out the WorkSafeBC website for more details.
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. Learn more about this upcoming conference.
When you are hiring new workers for the holiday season, set them up for success by investing in their onboarding experience. Take the time to review your health and safety policies, including your bullying and harassment policy and code of conduct, and provide training on how to prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. Download our handy checklist to review with your new hires, and show your support for creating safer spaces for everyone.
No matter if you are working remotely or working in the office, your workspace needs to be ergonomically sound. In order to avoid musculoskeletal injury, be proactive by practicing good ergonomics. Read more tips from WorkSafeBC as they have good tips on how you and your staff can assess and reduce the risks of musculoskeletal injuries in a workplace.
Slips, trips, and falls are the most common and preventive injuries in the workplace, especially inside restaurants, bars, and pubs. Not only do slips, trips, and falls lead to further serious injuries but they are also the costliest incidents in the workplace. Train and educate your staff to identify the risks and hazards to prevent them. Read from WorkSafeBC’s new book, “Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace.”
November is a perfect time to start recruiting for winter semester student roles, and it’s also a good time to start planning how you’ll wrap up contracts with your fall semester students. Talent MATCH has a resource which you can download below to learn more about the opportunities and the risks associated with the end of an employee’s work term.
A reminder that the Talent MATCH program will be closing at the end of the year. You can still schedule consultations until December 23rd with Project Manager, Debby Reis at TalentMATCH@acewilbc.ca Their resources are available on the Talent MATCH webpage.
The Propel Student Work Placement Program is helping the tourism and hospitality sector recover from the pandemic. Their program will help post-secondary students find work opportunities with the skills required to secure employment after graduation. They also offer employer grants to hire a student. Learn more or watch a recording about their information sessions.
Getting your staff SuperHost® certified will get you a competitive advantage. Many BC employers and workers have completed our SuperHost® customer service training course either online or in a classroom. For over 30 years, our course has become the gold standard for customer service excellence in BC. Learn more and get certified!
Creating an accessible work environment is more possible thanks to Small Business BC. They are offering a Workplace Accessibility Grant to provide financial assistance for eligible small business employers in BC, and support them with creating an accessible work environment for persons with disabilities. Learn more as funding is on a first come, first serve and available until April 30, 2023.
Join go2HR Workplace Learning Coach, Shane Lobsinger and CMHA BC Division Director of Education, Aaryn Seckler explore the importance of mental health and wellbeing on the job. They will also offer great information on other topics related to workplace injury and prevention, and risk management. Register for this webinar and join them on November 23rd.
Our Workplace Learning Coaches: Shane Lobsinger and Rachel Udy, are organizing two online webinars this month, and registration is FREE.
On November 22, our Empathic Leadership is a 1 hour workshop introducing concrete communication tactics that leaders could start practicing right away. Participants will also be given the opportunity to workshop these techniques in a safely controlled environment.
On November 30, is our Resolving Stress workshop for participants to get a deeper understanding of stress and the body’s response to it, while also breaking the misconception that “stress is bad.’ This is an interactive workshop to build your own stress toolkit.
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.
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