Created for hoteliers, liquor retailers, and hospitality owners and managers, the BC Hotel & Liquor Conference, SPARK will bring together BC's hospitality industry for an array of informative and industry-driven sessions on November 15th. Look for go2HR’s presentation “Stepping up Psychological Health and Safety at Work”. go2HR is committed to our initiative on mental health and its’ importance in workplace health and safety. Join us as we work together to build more respectful workplaces. Register now for this exciting collaborative event from BCHA and ABLE BC.
Limits on Work Hours Lifted for International Students
As BC recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is taking action to address the current critical labor shortage. Recently, the government of Canada announced that it is temporarily lifting the limit on off-campus work hours for international students. This will allow international students to work while class is in session. This provides many international students with a greater opportunity to find valuable work experience, and will increase the availability of workers in response to our critical labor shortage.
Plan ahead and slow down this winter season. Have a driving plan in place for your workers as their safety is your responsibility. Reduce the risks of road accidents and injuries by developing a winter driving safety plan. Find your employer tool kit designed for managers, supervisors, and employers with an easy step-by-step guide.
On October 20th, join millions of British Columbians as we practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for the Great Shake Out! Register now and join the drill as we practice how to be safer during big earthquakes on October 20th at 10:20am.
Ski season is approaching. Make sure you have the resources and tools you need to prepare for another busy season, and ensure that your workers are practicing health and safety in the workplace so that guests have a fun and enjoyable experience at the ski slopes. Learn more with go2HR’s ski area online resources.
The Employer’s Advisors Office of BC is hosting a series of webinars for Occupational Health and Safety. Visit our events calendar to see when these webinars are hosted this month and register for them online.
One of our very own HR consultants, Cindy Conti, wrote an interesting article in the fall issue of Inn Focus magazine. Her article, "Retaining your Top Talent: Inspire and Motivate," explains how important retaining your staff in the tourism and hospitality industry is, with tips and advice on how to motivate and reward your talented workers so they can keep working for you.
Are you a job recruiter looking for additional workers? Mark this on your calendars because on October 20th, join the Speed Jobing event that connects BC employers with qualified immigrants willing to settle permanently in the local job market. This Speed Jobing event focuses on the tourism, non-profit, insurance, and finance sectors. This virtual event is presented by the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDECB).
We are excited to share that our SuperHost® customer service training will go beyond BC into the Yukon starting on November 1st! After 4 years of ongoing conversations between go2HR and the Tourism Industry Association of Yukon (TIA Yukon), the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce has signed up to become a SuperHost® Training Provider so that our program can train their workers with delivering customer service and help their community. Learn more about go2HR’s SuperHost® training program.
The Harvard Business Review recently posted an article called, “Emotions aren’t the Enemy of Good Decision Making” which talks about decision making and problem solving that go2HR staffers found interesting. The author, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn suggests using a technique called “emotional bookending” which can help you make difficult decisions with more clarity and confidence.
Level Up Your CARE Level 1 and Level 2 Learning with Rachel and Shane
Workplace Learning Coaches - Psychological Health & Safety Rachel Udy and Shane Lobsinger are leading key takeaway webinars from the CARE Level 1 and Level 2 programs.
Learning can be enhanced by engaging with others in real-time, and those who have completed CARE Level 1 and Level 2 can do just that! Our Workplace Learning Coaches, Shane and Rachel, are leading our CARE Level 1 and Level 2 - these interactive workshops includes a review of the course, as well as an open discussion to ask questions and share thoughts. Sign up for the next webinar today- CARE Level 1 Takeaway is on October 26th and CARE Level 2 Takeaway is on October 31st.
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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