The COVID-19 pandemic is not only impacting how businesses operate, it is also influencing the types of jobs available and job seeker / employee expectations. The competition for skilled talent has not gone away, but in fact continues to build as tourism employers increasingly compete with other industries as well. Understanding these changes and the impact on employee recruitment is critical in order for employers to adjust their recruitment practices and attract top talent.
TOTA has partnered with go2HR to present a 1hr session including Q&A - 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.
What to Expect:
The impact of COVID-19 on employee recruitment and retention - Current challenges in the pandemic impacted labour market
Tips for creating effective job postings
Inclusive recruitment - tapping into alternative labour pools
How to conduct effective virtual interviews
Tips to help attract and retain employees during challenging times
Virtual story telling & the importance of positive employee experiences
Ginger Brunner
Regional HR Specialist
Ginger is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and training facilitator who has over 20 years of applied human resources and management experience within the tourism/hospitality industry. Based in the Thompson Okanagan region, she works closely with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) on a number of regional initiatives including the BC Tourism Resiliency and Biosphere programs. She also works directly with tourism operators and stakeholders throughout the province to support in the areas of recruitment, retention, health and safety and employee training.
