Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are Not Just Buzzwords
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important elements in sustainable labor recovery. But what do they really mean? At go2HR we engaged ParriagGroup, a leading EDI firm to build a webinar that deepens our understanding of EDI, and how to reshape the workplace. Register for “Reshaping the Workplace with an EDI Framework” on November 24th.
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is offering their YCafe training program to help train participants to work in the food and beverage industry. This program will give you real life work experience inside a café setting, a solid skill set, and the opportunity to network with employers who are interested in hiring you! Learn how you can participate in this program and what the eligibility criteria is to register.
The Propel Student Work Placement Program is helping the tourism and hospitality sector recover from the pandemic. They’re helping post-secondary students find work opportunities with the skills required to secure employment after graduation. Learn more or watch a recording about their information sessions.
As temperatures drop and the weather gets colder, it’s time to think about preparing your vehicle for the winter driving season! Whether you’re driving a shuttle bus or travelling to different worksites, make sure that your vehicle is winter ready. That means installing winter tires and assessing the hazards of the road. Learn how to prepare yourself and your vehicle for the season with these tips from Shift into Winter.
Every year, 11,000 BC workers are injured by slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. In restaurants, bars, and pubs, these injuries accounted for approximately 25% of all injury claims over the last 5 years in BC. What's more, new and young workers are the most likely to get injured at work. Learn how to prevent these injuries by downloading WorkSafeBC’s “Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace” guide.
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 will still be available on the Talent MATCH webpage.
Register for upcoming Career Fairs and Training Expos across BC. Check which location is closest to you and look up the dates and times. Register as an attendee and connect in-person with BC’s leading industries, including the tourism and hospitality sector. There are also career fairs happening next year as well!
Join Shane Lobsinger with Aaryn Secker at CMHA BC on November 23 for our second webinar of the series with 4VI Resiliency Program. In this webinar, explore the importance of mental health and wellbeing, while discussing other topics related to workplace injury and prevention, and risk management. Register for Mental Health Matters – Injury Prevention & Risk Management in the Workplace today!
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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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 480 available positions, so check it out and find a great new job today.
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