Happy July! Summer is speeding along at breakneck speed and, I am sure you will all agree with me when I say that there is a decidedly different buzz in the air. I’m a bike commuter, and am regularly reminded of the buzz as I ride home after a day in the office. My route takes me through Stanley Park, where I love over-hearing all the different languages visitors speak. It leaves me with a smile and a validating confirmation that visitors are indeed back. And not just in the Lower Mainland but in every corner of the province.
Over the past months, we’ve commemorated a few key milestones that I’d like to share with you.
We were back onscreen for our 43rd AGM that go2HR hosted at the end of June. Thanks to all that joined!
The federal government recently announced the return of random testing of travelers at Canadian airports, including Vancouver's YVR. Ottawa had paused this requirement on June 11 and will be re-implementing this procedure on July 19, 2022. One change however, is that rather than testing at the airport as was done previously, testing will be done off-site. The justification for the return of testing is based on the resurgence of COVID-19 cases broadly.
The Government of Canada wants to hear from Canadian tourism stakeholders as it charts the path forward for the sector. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is conducting a public consultation on the development of a post-pandemic Federal Tourism Growth Strategy--including a focus on labour gaps and instability. The consultation period now ends on August 3, 2022.
Looking for A Flexible Approach to Learning Health & Safety?
Gaining a strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) starts with knowledge of its fundamentals. With an updated version of go2HR’s popular online Occupational Health and Safety Program Fundamentals training course, course participants can choose to take part in the entire curriculum or individual elements as needed.
Each of the nine elements range from 30-90 minutes and cover essential health and safety topics, including Hazard Identification and Control, Investigation of Incidents/Accidents, Training and Instruction of Employees ,Joint Health and Safety Committees, and many more!
Occupational Health and Safety Program Fundamentals is FREE for those working in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality industry and anyone enrolled in the COR program!
Enroll for the entire course or select individual elements by registering today!
We are honored that the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and the BC Hotel Association(BCHA) have made Safer Spaces required training for all of their Board of Directors. We encourage others to follow this great example and embrace leadership actively learning more about what is, and what isn’t sexual harassment.
Did you know?
According to Stats Canada, over 25% of employees believe their employer doesn't provide them with enough information about sexual harassment in the workplace. Safer Spaces is a training course dedicated to raising awareness about this very topic and providing information on how to handle it.
go2HR is united in our commitment to reducing the stigma around workplace sexual harassment and a desire to champion the topic as an integral element of workplace education and training. Creating an industry-specific training course geared towards leadership is the first step towards increased awareness and furthering the shared goal of creating Safer Spaces, free from sexual harassment.
Increasing demand for products delivered directly to consumers has contributed to significant growth of courier and delivery services — and injuries to workers.
Delivery drivers face risks everywhere they go, and those risks can change from one delivery to the next. Assessing changing risks is crucial to staying safe. Our new videos build awareness of workplace hazards identified by and for delivery drivers. They show drivers how to size up a situation, spot hazards, and take steps to avoid harm when making routine deliveries.
The courier industry, which includes last mile and food delivery services, has grown rapidly since the beginning of the pandemic. With this industry growth, claims have increased by 30 percent over three years, primarily involving musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). The shift in culture toward online buying, and the growth of the gig economy, are expected to continue post-pandemic. With increasing numbers of delivery drivers on the roads, often working under significant time pressure, it's more crucial than ever that drivers keep safety top of mind.
Do your part to prevent injuries while delivering!
The Propel Student Work Placement program is a great way to be able to source and fund students to hire to help your tourism and hospitality business recover. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program, Propel offers post-secondary students opportunities to develop the work-ready skills required to secure meaningful employment upon graduation. Don’t miss their next information session July 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST.
Embrace Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace with Employer Toolkit by TalentMATCH
Looking to diversify your workforce? Want to be more inclusive in your hiring practices? This employer toolkit is extremely useful for hiring students (and non-students too). Take your Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity hiring practices to the next level by downloading the toolkit today.
Deepen Your Knowledge of Respectful Workplaces: Register Now for CARE Level 3
C.A.R.E. is an acronym that means Caring and Respectful Employer. This training from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)BC Division informs participants on how to create and foster a psychologically healthy & safe workplace. CARE Level 3 is now available for employers, senior leaders, directors, HR professionals and OHS professionals who have taken CARE Level 2. There is no cost to taking any of the three levels of CARE training.
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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