As the year winds down, I always carve out some time for myself to reflect. I reflect on the people; my family, friends, industry colleagues, and teammates and how grateful I am for all of them. I reflect on how fortunate I am to live in Canada, in this beautiful province, where my family and I are safe and have housing, healthcare, education and opportunity, which sadly many others lack.
2021 at go2HR, was a year of transformation around our new strategic plan reflecting our 4 core services – Human Resources, Health & Safety, Training, and Research and Strategy. That year, we transformed what we did and the way we do business - collaboration and partnerships were foundational in our efforts.
2022 moved fast and furious and go2HR experienced a year of maturation. We settled into our renewed mandate and the way we work and grew into the things we aspired to do through our transformation. Read the rest of our CEO message below!
Introducing the New Minister of Tourism: Honorable Lana Popham
On December 7, Premier David Eby announced a new provincial cabinet, including new Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport: Lana Popham. go2HR has a strong relationship with the Ministry of Tourism. Arts, Culture, and Sport and we want to extend our congratulations to the Honorable Lana Popham with her new role. Read more about Minister Popham below.
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. The 2023 conference will take place in Prince George and will bring an array of unique industry speakers including keynote speaker, Chief Frank Antoine Co-Founder of Moccasin Trails who is well versed in Indigenous tourism.
📈 Destination Canada’s Research shows Positive Signs of Recovery
Destination Canada launched their newest Tourism Outlook report for fall 2022, which suggests that our tourism industry will show signs of recovery to 2019 levels in 2024, one year earlier than previously estimated. Positive spending data from domestic travelers continues to trend upward, and is expected to reach 92% of 2019 levels by the end of 2022 and with full recovery anticipated in 2023.
📢 Today is the Last Day to Submit your Nominations for the 2023 Tourism & Hospitality Awards
The deadline to submit your nomination is today at 11:59pm. Nominate an exceptional member of the BC Tourism and Hospitality community today! 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. Don't delay, submit your nominations today!
Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) Signs Renewed Agreements with Tourism Partners
Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) signed agreements with Provincial partners at their Annual General Meeting to help support the growth of Indigenous tourism in BC. The Indigenous Tourism Accord aims to increase inclusiveness and raise awareness about the diversity of Indigenous culture and communities in the province. Read more about how signing this accord reaffirms BC’s commitment to Indigenous tourism and reconciliation.
Are you looking to hire a youth next summer? The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Program provides wage subsidies for employers from non-profit, private, and public sector organizations. Applications for the subsidy are due until January 12. To learn more about the CSJ Program and whether you are eligible, sign up for a one-hour FREE virtual session today. Sessions are offered from now until January.
Mark your calendars because as of January 3 at 7:00am (PST), BC Park’s Campsites will be open for reservations. Campers can book a site four months ahead of their desired date. Read more about camping reservations and mark your calendars to book your spot next year.
When you're starting to plan out your next training strategy for 2023, consider getting your staff SuperHost® certified. Both your team and your business create a positive customer service experience helping your team apply practical skills, and your business gaining a competitive edge in the market. Learn more about our SuperHost® training course by clicking the link below. Not sure where to start? Submit your questions online or email go2HR's training team at training@go2hr.ca.
12% of women stated they were too embarrassed or ashamed to discuss what happened. 44% of women and 36% of men who had been targeted said that it had been perpetuated by someone in authority (source: Statistics Canada 2020). Sexual harassment doesn’t take the holidays off. Don’t let someone on your team become a statistic. Let’s work together to create safer spaces & respectful workplaces for everyone this festive season.
ICYMI: Deepening your Understanding about EDI with go2HR
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important steps to take on creating more respectful workplaces. On November 24, go2HR and ParraigGroup launched a webinar about Understanding Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in the Workplace. As promised, we've posted our new EDI Employer Framework - a great new resource for you to explore. This is the beginning of our EDI initiative aimed at creating respectful workplaces for all. Please explore the framework and look for additional EDI resources next year.
Our HR consultants Ginger Brunner and Sarah Moseley, participated in the Labor Market Forum filming project from Tourism HR Canada! They spoke to key members of the tourism industry and asked why they love tourism. Watch our HR consultants as they share their experiences in the video below.
November Statistics from go2HR’s Employment Tracker
The Tourism and Hospitality labour force remained steady in November from 355,000 in October 2022. The decrease among the Recreation and Entertainment, and Transportation and Travel sectors had offset the increase in the Accommodation, and Food and Beverage sectors. Learn more about how our labor market performed last month by viewing our data below.
📢 Understanding Boundaries with Top Chef 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.
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!
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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