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Do company-wide vacation policies make sense?
In this issue of the Canadian HR Reporter, Senior VP Arun Subramanian comments about the challenges of hospitality employers taking time off during the tourism season. Read the rest of the article about company-wide vacation policies and how this decision can impact employees.

Bullying and harassment policy template (WorkSafeBC)
Below is the Bullying and Harassment policy template presented by WorkSafeBC that can be adapted to meet the requirements of individual workplaces.

WorkSafeBC Form 9: Employers Statement of Return to Work
This official WorkSafeBC form is for physicians to use when workers come to them with an injury or occupational disease.

WorkSafeBC Form 6: Worker Incident/Injury Report
You can file your worker incident/injury report (Form 6) online. You can create an online services account so you can log on later to see more details about your claim. If you have a work-related injury or illness, tell your employer and seek medical attention. You also need to contact us to apply for benefits… Continue reading WorkSafeBC Form 6: Worker Incident/Injury Report

Developing an Effective Training Strategy
It may be tempting to put off staff training indefinitely, waiting until there is more time or more money, but for your business to succeed, your employees’ skill sets must be complete and up-to-date. Employee development is one of the most important investments you can make in your business.
Emergency Drill Record Template
This fillable template helps employers in BC’s tourism and hospitality sector document emergency drills, such as fire, earthquake, or evacuation scenarios. It includes fields for pre-drill setup, participant names, scenario descriptions, evacuation timing, and a structured post-drill debrief. Use it to assess communication, response speed, and procedural effectiveness while identifying areas for improvement. A practical… Continue reading Emergency Drill Record Template

Prevent the Spread of Communicable Disease: How to Use a Mask
This poster can be used to minimize the risk of communicable disease in the workplace, employers need to maintain general measures at all times, and additional measures when so advised by Public Health.

Prevent the Spread of Communicable Disease: Cover Coughs and Sneezes
This poster reminds workers and visitors to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and to wash their hands afterward.

Prevent the Spread of Communicable Disease: Occupancy Limit
This poster can be used to prevent the spread of communicable disease - such as COVID-19. It can also help you meet your health and safety responsibilities by clearly stating how many people are allowed in your workspace or business location at any one time.

Prevent the Spread of Communicable Disease: Handwashing
This poster can be used to promote handwashing to prevent the spread of communicable disease, such as COVID-19