Serving British Columbia’s tourism and hospitality industry with programs and services that support its growth and success since 1979
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Launched in 2011, Canada's Safest Employers Awards recognize companies from all across Canada with outstanding accomplishments in promoting the health and safety of their workers. The 2019 nominations are now open and accepted until May 24, 2019. BC's tourism and hospitality companies are encouraged to apply under the award categories of Services or Transportation, as well as special awards including:…
The issue of minimum wages is sometimes a source of confusion, particularly when commissions, incentives or bonus schemes are factored in. WHAT ARE WAGES, AND WHAT IS MINIMUM WAGE? The…
An effective orientation program supports your recruitment efforts. Research shows that an effective orientation reduces staff turnover, increases productivity and boosts morale. This will initiate a positive working relationship with…
Coaching is a great management tool to increase individual performance, deal with areas of improvement and ultimately improve productivity. The term coaching often refers to activities that improve areas needing…
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With tourism employers across much of BC feeling the pinch when it comes to finding experienced managers, Okanagan College is launching a new applied diploma designed to help students advance…
BC’s tourism industry has presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Arlene Keis, CEO of go2HR, at the BC Tourism Industry Conference, hosted by Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC). “This…
Until March 31, British Columbians are invited to share their views before government makes changes to BC’s Employment Standards Act. To reflect modern workplaces and to ensure that employment standards…
Accent Inns Inc. has won the coveted 2019 Employees First Award sponsored by go2HR, presented last night at the BC Tourism Industry Conference Gala, as part of the 2019 Tourism…
For the second year in a row, a student team from BCIT’s Tourism Marketing Management Diploma Program was crowned the winner of the provincial Winning Pitch competition at the BC…
Kudos to these 2019 BC’s Top Employers! Now in its 14th year, BC’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special…
Working in partnership with the Canada West Ski Areas Association, the following safety resources have been added to the Resource Library. Safety Talk Discussion Leader Package All departments of a…
Tourism jobs will be front and centre on TV! We have secured advertising spots on Global TV to promote jobs in BC’s tourism industry. From February 11 - March 17,…
