Serving British Columbia’s tourism and hospitality industry with programs and services that support its growth and success since 1979
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There are several reasons why Health & Safety plays a critical role in any business. For one, it’s the law - regardless of the size of your business, you need to have an occupational health and safety (OHS) program in place. The requirements for workplace health and safety in British Columbia are described in the Workers Compensation Act (the Act)…
In 2012, go2HR released the BC Tourism Labour Market Strategy after consultation with about 1,000 industry representatives and stakeholders, background research, a thorough analysis of trends and best practices, as…
Practical knowledge to serve and accommodate different customers and their diverse needs. Known for its multiculturalism and welcoming nature, Canada is not only home to residents of diverse backgrounds, but…
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How do you recruit, retain and develop your entry-level workers? One of the most important requirements of a productive business, and economy, is the ability of businesses to recruit, retain,…
WorkSafeBC has released the preliminary base rates for 2020. Here are the preliminary base rates for select tourism and hospitality classification units: Type of Business Classification Unit 2020 Preliminary Rate…
BC Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Collective Perspective Survey showed that confidence in the BC economy is declining in 50% of BC businesses. The primary reason cited (79%) is that “the…
June 3, 2019, Victoria -- A public engagement on British Columbia’s workers’ compensation system and how to shift the system to become more worker centred, as well as how to…
Did your organization participate in NAOSH Week this year? Were the activities award worthy? If so, make sure you complete an award application form to get recognized for your hard…
A Message from WorkSafeBC Regarding Keeping Lone Workers Safe Earlier this month, a hotel worker in Victoria was assaulted, tied up, and robbed in the early hours of the morning.…
How BC tourism & hospitality employers can tap into LMIA-exempt French & bilingual talent abroad. Struggling to hire local service supervisors, managers or other specialized service occupations (e.g. Chefs, Cooks,…
Victoria, April 30, 2019 -- Greater protections for workers, job security, labour rights and stability for employers are the focus of amendments to the Labour Relations Code. The changes to…
