P.E.I. minimum wage pleases few ...more details Exclusive Reward Survey: Employers must listen to staff views on pensions and employee benefits ...more details Health and Safety Workshops for Tourism Employers Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of PEI, workplaces with five to nineteen employees must appoint a Health and Safety Representative. The purpose of this 2-hour interactive workshop is ...more details Job seekers swarming to Atlantic provinces Employers in Charlottetown are the most optimistic in the country about future hiring plans Job seekers swarming to Atlantic provinces: Unemployed drawn to opportunities, quality of life in region ...more details Holland College celebrates exceptional staff during Staff Appreciation Day ...more details Using Social Media to Recruit There are many options available for employers looking for employees. By Jennifer Blanchard. These days, social media is everywhere. And companies are starting to realize that it’s an easy ...more details Liquor licence pulled for 60 days A Charlottetown lounge has been slapped with a lengthy liquor licence suspension. The P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission cited the lounge of Sebastian the Farmer and the Fisherman for ...more details Labour Force Survey - November 2009 November was a positive month for employment, with an increase of 79,000 across the country. Full time employment grew by 39,000 and part time by 40,000. Employment grew largely in the private sector ...more details Youth Could Suffer under Wage Plan, MLA s Told ...more details Cavendish Liquor Store Idea Spiked The CEO of P.E.I.'s Liquor Control Commission has been scuttled in his wishes to open a new liquor store in Cavendish. '[Tourists are] not worried about ...more details Minimum wage plan discriminates, unions say ...more details Named One of Atlantic Canada's Best Places to Work The Cooke Insurance Group was named one of the 2009 “Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada.” “What an honor, we are thrilled our team enjoys coming to work" ...more details Canadian Unemployment Rate At 8.0% - Statistics Canada reports that unemployment rose by 0.4% to 8.4% in May, the highest in 11 years (June 5, 2009) ...more details English Language Training Hospitality & Tourism Course Presented by Holland College in partnership with Tourism Industry Association of PEI: For two years Holland College and the Tourism Industry Association of PEI have been offering language and ...more details Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program In response to rising unemployment and calls for increased protection for temporary foreign workers, the federal government has announced three changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program: 1. ...more details Minimum Wage Increases June 1st from $8.00 to $8.20 Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island will increase in two phases in 2009 to $8.40. Executive Council has approved the recommendation by the Employment Standards Board and will be implementing the 40 cent ...more details Minimum Wage Increases Minimum wage workers on P.E.I. are getting a boost on their paycheques today, but that means many retailers, who are also paying more in fees, are now feeling ...more details Employer of Choice Designation CTHRC Launches Revamped Employee-Rated Employer of Choice Program, June 24, 2009 Free online program assists employers in developing and promoting top HR practices The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) ...more details Results Available: Tourism Sector Compensation Research Understanding compensation data is essential to dealing with changing demographics and labour shortages, and to inform attraction and retention strategies. Attracting talent and retaining trained ...more details June is Tourism Month! In tandem with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada Tourism Week, June 7-13, 2010, the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island, along with government and industry partners, launched a full ...more details Become a PEI Ambassador! Share some of your photos, stories and videos: We know Islanders have attractions, sites and activities they really enjoy - why not invite other residents, visitors and tourists to share ...more details P.E.I Minimum wage freeze pitched by industry ...more details P.E.I. minimum wage increases June 1 and Oct. 1, going to $8.40 Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island will increase in two phases in 2009 to $8.40. Executive Council has approved the recommendation by the Employment Standards Board and will be implementing the 40 cent ...more details Summerside Job Fair April 2nd: building job prospects, creating career and training awareness, and more! The Summerside Job Fair will take place on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in Summerside at the new Credit Union Place. The Job Fair is coordinated by the Tourism Industry Association ...more details Tourism Recruitment Networking: Mature Workers: May 5th The Tourism Human Resources Sector Council is pleased to invite Employers and Job Seekers to participate in the upcoming Tourism Employment Mixer, at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel from 1–3 pm. If ...more details Calling all Business Leaders! Get ready to launch... A Symposium on Growing PEI Business Book May 29th as a day to learn about secret successes, today's opportunities and emerging trends through panel discussions and provocative addresses. < ...more details 2009 Canadian Skills Competition, Charlottetown On May 20-23, 2009 Skills Canada will host the Canadian Skills Competition for the first time in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This National event brings together over 500 young Canadians ...more details Tourism in PEI to get long term funding ...more details What is Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is a proven way to train people for careers that demand a wide range of skills and knowledge. “A career in the trades can mean a promising ...more details Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Employees Reach Professional Certification Milestone! ...more details Delta Prince Edward Executive Chef Earns National Credentials! ...more details Tourism Road Shows The Tourism Road Shows present a wonderful opportunity for us to share the latest departmental updates while having face-to-face discussions with industry. “The Tourism Road Shows offer a friendly environment ...more details Increase in advance reservations encouraging sign for tourism industry The president of the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island is excited about the upcoming tourism season and the many new, as well as returning, events and festivals scheduled ...more details Employers Prepare for H1N1 in the Workplace Although it is next to impossible for tourism employees to be sheltered from contact with others, there are some basic due dilligence steps that employers should take to lessen possible ...more details Labour Minister Tables Amendments to the Employment Standards Act and Regulations The Honourable Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Labour, was pleased today to table amendments to the Employment Standards Act and Regulations in the PEI Legislature. It had been more than a ...more details Successful Post-Secondary Student Recruitment Do you want to recruit Tourism & Hospitality students? Be sure to attend the Employer’s Forum on Successful Post-Secondary Student Recruitment. Share best practices and find out what works ...more details Public Invited to Participate in Review of Minimum Wage ...more details Minimum Wage Increase October 1, 2009, to $8.40 per hour ...more details WCB Releases Preliminary Average At the September meeting of the Workers Compensation Board of PEI, the Board of Directors approved a 2010 preliminary average assessment rate of $2.15. This represents a reduction of $.01 as compared to ...more details Workplace Matters Panel TIAPEI is pleased to invite you to join Canada’s new Workplace Matters Panel. The panel was developed by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) to help businesses like ...more details Employment Opportunities to Expand in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI -- As many as 50 new jobs could be created at Virtual-Agent Services (VAS), a new contact centre in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, said Premier Robert Ghiz. < ...more details Avoid Violating of the Liquor Control Act Regulations Recently there have been several Island businesses found to be in violation of the Liquor Control Act Regulations by the PEI Liquor Control Commission. Here are some Quick ...more details Canada Small Business Unprepared for H1N1: Survey The most obvious risk to small businesses from a health-related incident is staffing, said Gail Cocker, senior vice-president of commercial banking at BMO. "If you've only ...more details Employment Prospects and Wages for 2010 Whether you are a job seeker or employer, Looking at the employment prospects for an occupation is an extremely important area to investigate when researching careers or recruiting staff. Great ...more details Premier Ghiz Recognizes Employees for Promoting Diversity in the Workplace CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI -- Provincial government employees are making meaningful contributions to the provincial public service through their concerted and successful efforts to increase diversity in their workplaces, says Premier Robert ...more details Labour Force Trends Employment up in May: Both the labour force and employment declined from April to May 2010. Compared to this period a year ago, labour market indicators showed some improvements on the ...more details Labour Market Information - June 2010 According to Stats Canada's Labour force survey, there were 57,100 persons aged 25-54 in 2009, representing about half of the total working-age population for PEI. An interesting fact, this number was equally ...more details Investing in your employees will increase your company's profitability! A study by the McGill Institute for Health and Social Policy indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the welfare of lower-level workers and a company's bottom line. While companies have long ...more details Labour Stats - PEI has greatest employment increase! Prince Edward Island’s overall employment saw an increase this month, and statistics show that since July 2009, Prince Edward Island has seen the greatest increase in employment in Canada at 3.6%. ...more details Labour Force Survey - Older Workers Older Workers Working-age population According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, there were 39,100 persons aged 55 years and over residing in Prince Edward Island in 2009. This group comprised 34% of the ...more details Safety Matters! Prevention of Heat Stress at Work ...more details