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Panorama Mountain Resort: Leading the Way in Staff Well-being
Julia Price, Health & Safety Coordinator at Panorama Mountain Resort, highlights how the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program has been instrumental in their safety success. She also shares valuable insights from her experience as a first-time internal auditor.
Develop a Health & Safety Policy
What is a Health & Safety Policy?
Your business’s Health & Safety Policy declares your commitment to creating the safest environment for your workers, both physically and psychologically. The policy is your promise to protect your workers and contractors from any and all workplace hazards.
Know About Responsibilities
Everyone in a workplace – from senior executives to front-line workers – is responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe environment (it’s the law!). Employers, supervisors, and workers each have different roles to play.
Staying Safe During Cold Temperatures
As temperatures drop during the winter months, employers need to be aware of cold-related hazards that can cause or contribute to workplace injuries and illnesses when workers spend prolonged periods outside.
Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Employee Feedback
Gathering and implementing employee feedback is crucial for fostering a positive and psychologically safe workplace culture, especially in fast-paced workplaces within the liquor industry. When employees feel heard and valued by their employer, it leads to increased job satisfaction, higher retention and engagement, and improved overall performance. Additionally, tapping into employee insights can help drive innovation and continuous improvement,… Continue reading Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Employee Feedback
Mastering Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Workplace Leaders
Leaders Guide to Conflict Resolution: Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, but not all conflict is negative. Constructive disagreement can spark innovation and illuminate diverse perspectives. However, negative employee-to-employee conflicts can harm morale, productivity, and workplace culture. As leaders, navigating these situations effectively is essential for maintaining team cohesion and operational efficiency. When to Step… Continue reading Mastering Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Workplace Leaders
Enhancing HR with Technology: Practical Tools for Tourism and Hospitality Employers
First, some housekeeping – I’m not a “robot.” More specifically, I’m not Generative AI. Second, if you feel mixed emotions about bringing new HR technology into the workplace, you’re not alone. From team communication platforms to “AI in the workplace” policies, choosing the right tech is all about finding tools that create positive change across… Continue reading Enhancing HR with Technology: Practical Tools for Tourism and Hospitality Employers
Tips for Navigating the Canada Summer Jobs Application
Tourism and hospitality employers interested in applying for the Canada Summer Jobs Program should read this article for expert tips from our Regional HR Consultant.
Handling Tips, Tipping Policy and Payroll Tax Requirements
In the food and beverage industry, handling tips and setting a tipping policy is an essential aspect of running a successful business but managing it requires careful planning. Whether tips are received electronically or in cash, there are specific considerations that restaurant owners and employees must be aware of to ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements and understanding the differences between cash and electronic tips and creating a fair tipping policy.
Immigration & Global Talent
The "BC Employer Guide" presentation slides offer an overview of recent changes affecting temporary foreign worker programs, student work permits, and immigration pathways. go2HR’s resource provides links to federal updates for Temporary Foreign Worker Programs and newly introduced caps on international student visas. It outlines the HIRES/EMPP initiatives that provide a framework for employing refugees in the tourism and hospitality industry, fostering workforce diversity and engagement. Additional resources include recruitment and retention tools for hiring through the Francophone Mobility program, and useful links to specialized HR tools, free services and industry training available through go2HR.
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