By jenniferquan
This info sheet is part of our Safety Talk series for those who work in tourism and hospitality, developed in partnership with go2HR. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this info sheet or watch the video. What is Mental Health? Just like physical health, we all have mental health. Mental health is a state of … Continued
By briteweb
Grief and loss can profoundly impact individuals, not only in their personal lives but also in the workplace. Canada observes the National Day of Mourning on April 28th each year. The National Day of Mourning not only honours the memory of workers who have been killed; but also, those of have been injured or suffered … Continued
By briteweb
In an industry that offers a diverse range of 400+ careers, working in BC’s tourism and hospitality sector offers many opportunities for growth and development. One of our human needs is to learn and grow. Sheila Heen’s TEDx talk: How to Use Others’ Feedback to Learn and Grow, outlines this in relation to feedback. Growth … Continued
By briteweb
Contributed by: People Working Well Learning Consultants Do you know that you are biased? You are biased and so am I. In the words of David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute, “If you have a brain, you have bias.” 1 The first step in breaking bias is recognizing that we all have it. And it’s … Continued
By briteweb
Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health Both anxiety and excitement are normal reactions to change and uncertainty. To manage the feelings of anxiety you may have about starting a new job, spend some time reflecting on your previous work experience and what questions you may have about your new job. Start by reflecting … Continued
By briteweb
We all have multiple roles in life. We might be workers, partners, family members, friends, community leaders, or have other roles. Having multiple roles is enriching and fulfilling, but conflicting responsibilities can lead to overload. As a supervisor, you can foster a work environment with positive balance, where employees are supported to manage the demands … Continued
By briteweb
We tend to spend a lot of time and effort saving and planning for our financial well-being in retirement. But there are other aspects of daily living that we can also prepare for and enhance to improve our quality of life in retirement. Many of us spend more waking hours at work than we do … Continued
By briteweb
Recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of your employees and team members is key to building a healthy and supportive workplace culture. In a work environment with positive recognition and reward, there is appropriate acknowledgement and appreciation of workers’ efforts in a fair and timely manner. Finding creative ways to show your appreciation … Continued
By briteweb
Psychological Health & Safety As labour demands and shortages continue to impact tourism and hospitality employers across BC, it has never been more challenging to attract and recruit top talent. One way that tourism and hospitality employers can stand out from the competition is by ensuring that their recruitment and onboarding practices, processes and policies are … Continued
By briteweb
Everyone experiences anxiety at times. Feeling stressed and anxious is a normal response to challenging situations that arise in daily life. However, too much anxiety can have a negative impact on your health and well-being. Everyone reacts to anxiety differently, so it is important to take some time to reflect on what you are experiencing … Continued
