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Distinguish Your Company to Attract Top Talent
BC’s tourism industry is booming. Your business has been experiencing significant growth in the last two years and you have had trouble finding staff. You’re not alone. Our industry is projected to fill more than 111,350 new job openings in the next 10 years (2017 – 2027), and there is a shortage of skilled people to fill these jobs. Where and how are we going to find these people?
Upskill Your Employees this Winter Season
It’s hard to believe we’re at that time of year again when many tourism and hospitality businesses begin planning for their next summer season. We know that planning for staffing levels in the busy season can be challenging at the best of times and this year is no exception. As many employers must do more with fewer resources and people, this is a crucial time to look inwards to understand and provide employees with upskilling needs and opportunities.
Types of Training to Boost Your Competitive Edge
How does employee training benefit your company? What difference does it make? Can it really make you more competitive?
Training Tips for Adult Learners
Adults learn at various rates and in different ways according to their intellectual ability, educational level, personality and cognitive learning styles.
Staff Training: Getting Them on the Path to Success
There’s no question that a solid training program can increase productivity, reduce turnover, improve customer service and enhance sales efforts. Nor can one deny that an effective training program can boost employees’ personal confidence and job satisfaction because they feel valued, appreciated and more committed to their employer.
Know How Your Employees Learn
None of us learn the same way. Some of us prefer learning from a textbook. Others enjoy the hands-on approach. No matter what, we all respond differently to learning.
Investing in Industry Certifications Can Benefit Employers and Staff
“Since I’m just going to lose them to someone else, why should I spend any money on recognition or certification for my staff?”
How To Make Training For Your Employees More Engaging? 10 Tips From Your Go2HR Training Team
Do you want to ensure that your employees not only learn but having fun while doing it? Engaging training sessions can increase learning and retention, and ensure application on the job that improves performance.
Engage Your Employees Through Coaching
Sue Adams, owner of The Whistler Grocery Store, has identified a number of circumstances in which she has found coaching to be invaluable.
Developing Your People
If you have a performance management program, it should cover not only your employee’s immediate training needs but also the development required to groom your employee toward this career goal.