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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
A Health & Safety Policy is your business’s commitment to protecting workers from physical and psychological hazards. By outlining responsibilities, compliance, and safety priorities, this policy sets the foundation for a safer workplace and should be reviewed, signed, and shared annually.
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
Integrating HR technology into the workplace is about enhancing operations, communication, and efficiency—not replacing human roles. From Applicant Tracking Systems to transcription tools and AI-powered solutions, the right tech can streamline tasks while supporting meaningful work and business success.
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.
Navigating the Employee Exit Landscape
This article from the Regional HR Consultant for Cariboo Chilcotin Coast covers voluntary and involuntary terminations, with or without cause, and the role of progressive discipline in addressing employee misconduct or performance issues before termination.