As autumn sets in, labour recovery continues to be at the top of the agenda for many. As the BC Tourism and Hospitality Employment Tracker data showed, August and September 2022 were significant, in that employment in our industry surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels with 345,000 employed in the industry, a jump of more than 17,000 from pre-COVID levels. Unfortunately, recovery was not evenly divided across the province nor among the sectors that make up the tourism and hospitality industry, with some faring better than others. Another interesting trend to note is that full time employment is on the rise, another encouraging data point. If you want to learn more, explore our Employment Tracker.
Don't Miss go2HR Upcoming Conference Presentations
BC Beer Craft Brewers Conference on November 8 and 9th
Join CMHA BC Division, WorkSafeBC, Small Gods Brewery and go2HR on Nov 9th for an engaging panel discussion on “Respectful Workplaces: Tips and Tools for Employers to Reshape the Workplace.” Register to save your spot!
BC Hotel and Liquor Conference: SPARK on November 15th
Don't miss go2HR as they facilitate a panel discussion, “Stepping up Psychological Health and Safety at Work” at this first ever conference for BC hoteliers and liquor retailers. We'll be chatting with experts from WorkSafeBC, CMHA BC Division and Mind the Bar.
The Vancouver, Coast and Mountains (VCM) Tourism Forum is on November 29th
For the first time in 3 years, the Vancouver, Coast, and Mountain Tourism Forum will be held in-person at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver. Registration is FREE so don’t miss out on this industry networking event.
Indigenous Tourism BC Board of Directors Nominations are Now Open
The Indigenous Tourism BC is seeking motivated individuals interested in joining their Board of Directors. If you are interested or know someone who is and wants to apply, visit this link as the deadline for applications is November 1st at 4:30pm.
September marked the sixth month milestone since our Safer Spaces training course for employers and supervisors was launched. We are very proud of the work behind our campaign and how much we have accomplished since the debut. Did you know that we've had over 600 course registrations since our launch! Safer Spaces continues to challenge and change our industry by providing easy access to training on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. We are now working hard on our Safer Spaces training course for workers which will launch in Spring 2023!
Tourism HR Canada is addressing the Tourism Labor Crisis
Tourism HR Canada is leading a Pan-Canadian Task Force which will tackle workforce challenges that are impacting the tourism industry, including issues that are vital to the full recovery and sustainable growth of the sector. Krista Bax, CEO of go2HR is a member of the Tourism HR Canada, and they will work together with the Tourism Workforce Recovery and Growth Task Force to provide tools and the resources needed to address them. Learn more about the task force and how they will guide tourism businesses in BC to recovery
Consider getting vaccinated this fall and stay up-to-date with your flu and COVID-19 booster shots. This will help to ensure long lasting and effective protection for ourselves, our coworkers, family and friends. Read more about the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s report on the fall vaccination booster program for 2022.
Whether you are snowcat skiing or snowboarding, always be aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards you may encounter this season. HeliCat Canada has resources about safety and risk awareness to help you stay safe while enjoying these activities.
Encouraging statistics for the tourism and hospitality industry in BC, with both August and September labour stats indicating an important milestone. September data details 354,000 employed in the industry, a number that SURPASSES pre-COVID levels (2019) by 17,000 jobs. Other interesting data points include an increase in the number of people employed full time in the industry. The overall actual number of hours worked also recovered to pre-COVID levels with 10.97 million hours per week reported in September 2022.
Read this article by Ginger Brunner, Manager Industry Human Resources at go2HR who talks about building a positive workplace culture in the fall issue of Quarterly Pour magazine. Here she explains what psychologically health and safety in the workplace is and advice on how to build a safe and healthy workplace culture for you and your staff.
On November 10 and 17th BC’s Hub for Workplace Mental Health is hosting a two-part webinar series for the tourism and hospitality sector called “We are Better Together.” This interactive webinar is facilitated by Bonnie MacDonald from CMHA Yukon, and registrants can share their perspective and enjoy practicing self-awareness together. Register for both parts to get the best out of this session.
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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