In person and virtual events, training, webinars, workshops, annual celebrations, and more.
Connect with qualified bilingual immigrants who are eligible to work in Canada and wish to settle permanently in the local job market. This Bilingual Job Fair will be hybrid, with 12-minutes interviews with candidates profiles matching the skills required to fulfill the positions.
Ginger Brunner, go2HR’s Manager of Industry Human Resources & Mental Health shared psychologically safe onboarding practices and practical tips and tools to use when recruiting and onboarding new employees. You can now watch the recording and download the slide deck.
Host: go2Hr and BC Hotel Association
As pandemic restrictions across the province and country continue to ease, hoteliers and accommodation employers across BC have turned their attention towards recruiting for the upcoming summer season. As many employers impacted by the pandemic seek to rebuild their teams, recruiting top-talent within today’s competitive recruitment environment is not easy and many organizations are recognizing the importance of building positive workplace cultures that attract, and retain employees.
In this webinar, Ginger Brunner, Senior HR Specialist with go2HR shared insights and practical resources to help employers understand what workplace culture means and what they can do to build and foster a positive workplace culture within their organization.
Host: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada & go2HR
go2HR has coordinated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to host another round of IRCC Virtual Office Hours specifically for Tourism and Hospitality Employers on Tuesdays, from March 15 to 29 at 2:00-3:00pm.
Employers can connect directly with an IRCC Outreach Officer to ask questions and get information about immigration programs, such as how to hire international recruits to fill job vacancies within your business, where to start, what the process is, and what programs are available.
No registration required. Drop in at any time during the scheduled office hours. Stay as long or as little as you need. Ask a question or join to hear what others are asking (and the responses).
Click on the link to connect you directly to the Teams meeting: Join Teams Meeting →
Host: go2HR
There are some simple steps you can take to bring more equity, inclusion, and diversity into your workplace One option is to suggest employees identify their pronouns in their email signatures, LinkedIn profile, and even Teams/Zoom title. This is a great way to underscore that inclusivity is important to your organization.
When employees struggle to manage difficult guests or personal situations outside of work, it can negatively impact their mental health in the workplace. As a manager, responding to employee concerns in a crisis can be very challenging. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to support them.
Join the BC Tourism Resiliency Network, go2HR, and the Canadian Mental Health Association for a free 45 minute webinar about how tourism business managers can support employees in difficult times.
This webinar will include practical information and resources on:
How to support employees when faced with difficult guest situations
How to respond when an employee approaches you in crisis
When to bring in additional help
The importance of offering choices to employees as they cope
This online learning series will deliver high-profile, high-value thought leadership that will inspire and guide tourism operators to improve product and business acumen, while addressing key challenges and solving real problems
As we approach the next steps of the BC Restart Plan and begin to welcome visitors back in British Columbia, the BC Tourism Resiliency Network is bringing together a panel of five tourism industry organizations to help you leverage key resources towards resiliency.
TOTA has partnered with go2HR to present a session focused on providing tourism and hospitality employers with practical tips to help them adjust their recruitment practices as they prepare for the upcoming summer season.
Returning to the workplace during this pandemic will be a challenging and emotional time for many. Concerns about your own health and safety, as well as looking after the concerns of employees and guests, can be additional causes of stress and anxiety for many tourism business operators as they work to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
In this session, facilitated by go2HR in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, you will learn practical strategies for taking care of your own mental health and that of your employees. Plus, techniques to help them prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace, and de-escalate potential situations with guests.
