Thank you to those that attended our recent AGM. If you were not able to attend, you can download our annual report here. It was rewarding to go through our year in review and remember our activities last fiscal year. The Olympics were definitely a highlight and we were pleased to assist employers with workforce challenges during this time. As our Games legacy, we archived the HR research and information we collected so it can be shared with tourism operators in cities hosting world-class events, such as the Olympic Games, in the future.

In May we were honoured to be invited by People 1st, a UK organization that supports the development of skills and training within hospitality and tourism, to share our knowledge about HR strategies that could assist their industry in leveraging the 2012 Olympic Games and the Ryder Cup in Wales. They have an exciting ride ahead and we wish them all of the best!

Arlene Keis
CEO

Photo above: Arlene (right) and Lynne (2nd left), and Bruce Dewar (left), CEO of 2010 Legacies Now, visited London and Wales and met with representatives from People 1st and their stakeholders.

Legal: Be Aware of Upcoming Changes to the Impaired Driving Laws in Fall 2010. Those who drink and drive will receive bigger penalties starting this fall and everyone who works at your business needs to be aware of the changes. Read more

Research: go2 Post-Olympic Survey Found Discrepancy Between Expectations and Reality. BC tourism and hospitality operators were surveyed about their staff management preparedness and experience during Games time. Read more

Managing Staff: Research Shows That Investing in Entry-Level Employees Can Increase Your Company's Profitability. A study by the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the welfare of lower-level workers and a company's bottom line. Read more

Establishing a Safe Workplace On Top of Strathcona's Mind. The two most costly accidents in the pub sector are overexertion and falling, accounted for 37% of compensation costs. Learn from the Strathcona Hotel in Victoria about how to prevent these accidents and reduce costs. Read more

The Amended Provincial Nominee Program Allows Better Access to Foreign Grads. Our industry will benefit from the enhanced International Graduates stream of the PNP program. Read more

CTHRC Releases Two Research Reports. The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) recently publishes two labour reports that include provincial data. Check them out: Tourism Labour Supply and Demand study and Demographic Profile of Tourism Sector Employees.

Employees First Award Nominations Now Open. Has your company demonstrated excellent human resource practices? Submit a nomination for the go2 Employees First Award. Past winners include Grouse Mountain, Tigh-Na-Mara, Rocky Mountaineer and Delta Vancouver Airport. Deadline is August 6. Read more

Individuals and tourism businesses can also be recognized through other industry awards:

• BC Tourism Industry Awards
• CTHRC Awards for Tourism Excellence
• Tourism Vancouver Island Industry Awards

Attend Destination Canada Job Fair to Reach International Mobile Youth. A good opportunity to meet good quality of applicants who are keen to work in BC tourism. Read more

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