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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Professional Recognition Dinners

STEC's 17th Annual Professional Recognition Dinners are less than one month away and the office is abuzz with preparations for the big event. As many of you work in the accommodations industry, where event planning is a core component of the services offered, we know you understand how frantic it can get in the days leading up to a ceremony.

But do you understand the importance of recognizing those individuals in your organization who have gone above and beyond the call of duty? We're referring to employees who have taken a moment to reflect on their personal and professional lives to ask: What more can I do to improve?

These individuals have answered this question by obtaining Professional Certification and/or Journeyperson status in a tourism occupation in the past year. They've invested much of their own time and energy into making your business better by pursuing the training they need to be the best in their field.

Being the admirable employer you are, you've likely already congratulated these employees and acknowledged them in some way--mention in a company newsletter, a $0.50/hour pay increase, and/or some other equally rewarding acknowledgment.

Even though some of your employees may have completed the certification process months ago, it's still important to publicly recognize them at a dinner where they can share their accomplishments with colleagues, family, and friends. If you haven't already done so, encourage your employees to attend one of two dinners in Regina and Saskatoon, and don't forget to purchase tickets for yourself and other colleagues to attend.

The dinners only happen once a year, so now is your chance to show employees how much you value and appreciate their accomplishments and achievements.

To learn more about the dinners, click here.

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