Is Your Business a Respectful Workplace?

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May 3, 2017 - In This Issue:

Smart Choices, Responsible Service Certification

The Manitoba Tourism Education College

May & June Upcoming Training

Is Your Business a Respectful Workplace?

Bullying in schools is a current problem that we have been hearing about in the media, but did you know that workplace bullying and harassment is a big problem in the workforce today? In 2009, more than 75 per cent of the registered complaints to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission were in the area of employment.

Did you know that if you terminate an employee and the employee can prove that they were discriminated against, the Human Rights Commission has the authority to have the employee reinstated? As an employer, manager, business owner or supervisor you have a responsibility to ensure that discrimination and harassment do not occur in your workplace. The Human Rights Code protects against current, past and potential employees.

What is harassment? It is any behaviour that degrades, demeans, humiliates, or embarrasses a person, and that a reasonable person should have known would be unwelcome. Harassment can take place in the workplace itself, or outside the workplace in a situation that is in some way connected to work. Bullying in certain cases is considered harassment. Threats, verbal taunting, name calling and put-downs are all considered harassment.

Reference source: Manitoba Human Rights Commission/For Businesses and Organizations

The damage to personal self esteem and the morale in an organization cannot be overstated. As managers and supervisors, you have the ability to create a work environment where employees feel safe and respected. Not only will the employees benefit from being treated fairly, it will reduce employee turn-over and improve the reputation of your organization.

The Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Act states that employers are required to develop both a violence and harassment policy for their workplaces and workers are required to be trained during their mandatory safety orientation.

Respectful Workplaces

DATE: May 9, 2017

TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm

COST: $69.00+GST

For more information or to register, please contact us at 204-957-7437, or email register@mtec.mb.ca.

Smart Choices, Responsible Service Certification

On January 2, 2017 Smart Choices, Responsible Service Certification replaced Serving it Safe, It's Good Business and the Problem Gambling Assistance Program.

While responsible service training has been a requirement for restaurants, lounges and other liquor services licensees for over two decades, this is a new requirement for retailers including beer vendors, liquor vendors, specialty wine stores, Liquor Marts and duty-free stores.

Smart Choices focuses on current laws, safety requirements and responsible strategies when serving and selling liquor. Smart Choices also includes problem gambling awareness information.

We are offering the new Smart Choices, Responsible Service Certification in the classroom on Friday, May 12 from 9:00am-4:00pm. The cost of the program is $45.00 plus $2.00 postage for test results and laminated card, plus GST. Employers: if you have purchased a Corporate Package for your business, you can use those pre-paid registrations and have your staff attend the training.

For more information or to register, please call us at 204-957-7437 or email register@mtec.mb.ca.

The Manitoba Tourism Education College

Great careers begin at MTEC! Register now for the next training programs beginning on May 29th, 2017.

The Manitoba Tourism Education College (MTEC) is a recognized post-secondary institution that is registered with Manitoba Education and Training, Advanced Learning Division. The College offers 6 and 8 week comprehensive training programs for needed positions in the hospitality and retail industries in Manitoba.

All of the training is delivered in the classroom, with a portion of the Line Cook Training Program delivered in a commercial kitchen. Training focuses on the essential skills required to perform in all of the positions. Students not only gain the education and skill to perform these jobs, they will have gained practical experience through their work practicum.

Front Desk Clerk - 6 Week Training Program
Line Cook - 8 Week Training Program

Training Programs can be combined and students will graduate with training and experience in 2 or more occupations.

For more information on the Manitoba Tourism Education College training programs, visit our website at www.MTECcollege.ca, email us at info@MTECcollege.ca or call (204) 957-7437.

May & June Upcoming Training

Food Handler Certification

May 5 | 9:00am-4:00pm | More Info
COST: $85.00+GST *Challenge Exam Available $55.00+GST

*Complimentary Sessions

Contact MTEC at 204-957-7437 or email register@mtec.mb.ca.

All courses will be held at the MTEC Training Centre, 75 Scurfield Boulevard, Unit 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3Y 1P6. **Free parking available!

"Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same."

~ Carlos Castaneda

Manitoba Tourism Education Council, 75 Scurfield Boulevard, Unit 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 1P6 Canada

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