Share Your Thoughts: Survey on the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
go2HR wants the quick input of BC Tourism and Hospitality (employers, managers, supervisors and workers) on workplace safety. go2HR will use your input to help us improve our programs. Complete our 3 to 5-minute survey for a chance to enter to win one of two $100 visa gift cards (at the end of the survey). If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@go2HR.ca.
With higher temperatures starting to settle in, it is important that employers know the effects heat can have on their workers and take action to prevent heat stress.
Heat stress includes illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. The symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, excess sweating, fainting and muscle cramps. Heat stroke symptoms include increased breathing rate, lack of sweating, confusion, seizures and even cardiac arrest. With some preparation, you can easily prevent heat-related illnesses.
Increase water intake, drinking one glass every 20 minutes
Limit strenuous physical work during the hottest hours of the day (11 am- 3 pm)
Minimize heat exposure by having additional workers and rotation of work activities
Ensure adequate first aid coverage and emergency procedures are in place
Remind workers to be aware of their risk factors (pre-existing conditions or medications) and check themselves and their co-workers.
It’s never too late to think about how you will get your staff and guests evacuated quickly and safely should the issue arise. WorkSafeBC has compiled some excellent resources for employers to easily create emergency evacuation plans. Stumped? Connect with a member of our health & safety team for additional guidance. Email safety@go2hr with any questions you have.
Delivery drivers face risks everywhere, which can change from one delivery to the next. Assessing changing risks is crucial to staying safe. WorkSafe BC's new videos build awareness of workplace hazards identified by and for delivery drivers. They show drivers how to spot hazards and take steps to avoid harm when making routine deliveries. Do your part to prevent injuries while delivering.
go2HR and BCIT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help BCIT international students find jobs in the Vancouver, Coast and Mountain (VCM) tourism and hospitality industry. These students are currently studying with study permits allowing them to work part-time and full-time during school breaks and are eligible for post-graduate work permits. BCIT offers a variety of programs that are applied, industry-valued credentials delivered in a flexible format to suit the employed workforce. Many students have flexible availability around their classes and can work to fill potentially hard-to-staff shifts. If your business would like to learn more, please contact Cindy Conti at cconti@go2hr.ca.
Save the Date: West Coast Virtual Hiring Fair November 2-3
Don't miss out on the premier virtual hiring event this Fall. The West Coast Virtual Hiring Fair brings students and alumni from Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. This is the recruitment event you don't want to miss! Don't delay and register today. Early bird rates end July 29th!
Train Your Staff, Get Reimbursed: B.C. Employer Training Grant
To keep up with a constantly changing workforce, the B.C. Employer Training Grant offers skills training support to employers within small, medium, and large businesses.
The grant allows employers to receive up to 80% reimbursement of their training fees, resulting in both a financial benefit for employers and skills improvement for workers. Up to $10,000 is supplied per employee and $300,000 per employer annually.
The B.C. Employer Training Grant applies to a few of go2HR’s courses! This includes:
SuperHost® Customer Service Training
Foundations of Service Quality™
Service For All™: Foundations of Inclusive Service
FOODSAFE Level 1 by Distance Education.
A new, streamlined process for the grant was introduced: now, employers can apply using one application for an entire cohort (i.e. bulk seats). Additionally, there’s no more need to wait: applications are open throughout the year, and employers can apply as often as needed.
Level Up Your CARE Learning with Level 3 Now Available
CARE Level 3 is now open to employers, senior leaders, directors, HR professionals, and OHS professionals who have taken Level 2. The course is FREE and provides you with knowledge to foster a psychologically healthy & safe workplace. Register today!
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.
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.
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