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Employers

Are you wondering what your competition from across the country are paying in wages and benefits, or what the short-term and long-term supply/demand projections are? The Research/Publications area of this site has a wealth of information about these and other issues that can assist you in planning an effective attraction and retention strategy.

One of the best retention strategies is to invest in the people you already have.  We have HR Resources that can assist you with your planning, and a wide range of training resources that can assist you in holding on to your top performers and increasing the productivity of your business.

If you are looking to assess how your current HR plan is working, or looking for suggestions on resources to build on your plan, take the FREE Employer of Choice assessment.

Employer of Choice Program

The Employer of Choice Program is the only program of its kind available to tourism employers across Canada, absolutely free. The program offers a wide range of resources to help you manage your staff more effectively, including tool kits, surveys, questionnaires, exit interview templates, guides, and more.

emerit Business Planning Tools

Save time, improve efficiency and minimize planning efforts by using emerit Business Planning Tools - a collection of customizable templates, checklists, financial and marketing plans, reports, guides, strategies, project samples, and more!

emerit Training

emerit training supports a wide range of occupations in the tourism sector. Developed and tested by Canadian tourism professionals, emerit training programs are based on National Occupational Standards that are internationally recognized. Enrolling your employees in training and getting them professionally certified will help you motivate and retain them. Having motivated loyal employees will result in increased productivity and efficiency of your business. Browse through the available training options to learn more.

emerit Certification

From the frontline to management, your customers’ satisfaction and your business success lies in the hands of your employees. Professional certification is a trusted way of recognizing competent employees and building a strong workforce. Bring excellence to your business by investing in your staff.