With the summer holiday behind us, it means that we have to pack our golf clubs and return to our busy schedule. It also means that our new Professional Cook Program is fully integrated into the culinary training system. Our Propel team has been out and about meeting with the industry as well as educators to ensure a smooth transition from the previous program to this new one. The industry's support has been tremendous throughout the consultation and review process, and has helped make this possible to our industry. You can find more information on the new program in one of our articles below.

Moving forward, this fall go2 will bring you some HR information on preparing for the 2010 Olympics, including resources for hiring temporary staff and putting together a staffing plan. Please check back on our website at go2hr.ca.

Arlene Keis
CEO

Photo above: go2's CEO Arlene (left) and OH&S manager Robert (second to the right) golf with representatives from Heritage Furniture at the BC Hospitality Industry Charity Golf Tournament, a fundraising event to support the BC Hospitality Foundation.

BC Chefs Support New Apprenticeship Program for Cooks. With the support of chefs and culinary instructors, go2 has completed the modifications of the cook apprenticeship program and is ready to launch it in September. MORE>>

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Prepare Your Workplace for the H1N1 Flu Virus. If H1N1 or any similar outbreak reaches your workplace, do you have a plan in place to deal with it? More>>

A Well Rounded HR Strategy Creates a Home for Employees. Coast Mountain Photo's owner Rick Clare explains the company's well rounded HR practices. MORE>>

go2 Welcomes Michele Priddy: Michele provides admin support to the OH&S division as well as go2's management team. More...

Amendment to OH&S Regulation on Snow Avalanche Assessment: Read about it here...

Whistler Chamber Luncheon on HR Needs in the Sea to Sky: Gain insights for your HR planning this winter and for the 2010 Games. More...

CCOHS's Planning for the Pandemic Webinar: Attend this free webinar on preparing your workplace for a pandemic. More...

Sustainable Tourism Workshops: Taking up sustainable practices helps attract staff who share similar values. Learn how at the BCPST workshops on Sept 21 and Sept 29.

Help Design the 2010 Tourism Industry Conference: COTA is seeking your opinion on what you want to see at the TIC in April 2010. More...

Evaluate Recruiters in Temporary Foreign Worker Migration: If you have hired or have considered hiring TFWs, participate in this study to analyze services from labour recruiters. More...

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