I heard someone describe this pandemic like being in a storm at sea. The obvious wave analogies aside, the more I began to think about it, the more similarities I found. Some people are all alone in their boats, while others’ boats are filled to capacity. Whichever boat you’re in, making your mental health a priority is WORTH it. We’ve rounded up a list of 5 accessible resources to support you.

I think we know now that sleep should be an essential part of our wellness routine. But understandably, it is hard for many to prioritize or understand ways to encourage adequate sleep and perhaps understand some of the habits that we have that disrupt it. Before we get into my 5 essential sleep habits, let’s first talk about the effects of poor sleep and effects of sleeping less than 7 hours per night.

A few months ago, I started on a rather ‘traditional’ job search path, but found the process limiting and discouraging. As women we naturally undersell our talents and are immediately disadvantaged in this regard. I was enlightened by the “Parachute” concept of reversing the traditional role of job seeker to instead elevate myself to a position of confidence, enablement and the power to choose.

We sat down with Vancouver-based finance expert Gina Judge, Founder of the Millennial Money Guide, moderated by WORTH’s Director of Education, Julie Pecarski. Together we learned how budgeting, debt, saving and investing all tie into a financial plan.

If someone had asked me this time last year to define what my boundaries were when it came to work, I would have just shrugged it off and said, “I have decent boundaries. I’m good!”. I believed that when it came to working in the hospitality and tourism industry, it was work hard to play hard and that is what I signed up for. You don’t sign up for this life if you want weekends and holidays off.

If you’re feeling disconnected from the tourism and hospitality industries, there are some great opportunities in March to reconnect with your industry peers and brush up on your knowledge. We rounded up 5 can’t miss low-cost and free options to help you build your resume and connections while staying on top of trends.

Looking to ace your next video interview? Career Contacts is here to provide these 5 tips to put your best [virtual] foot forward.

Networking, schnetworking. Quite frankly, I did not even understand what that daunting term meant until I was knee-deep in my corporate career in luxury hotels. For many of us the mere word ‘networking’ leads to instant fear and dread. It’s easy to find excuses not to network, such as not having anything to wear, being stuck in a lockdown, not sure what you even want to ‘do’ with your life, shall I go on? There is always an excuse but almost everyone has the ability to open their eyes and get their head out of the screen.

Leaving a job you didn’t want to leave just plain sucks. Usually when starting a new job, it comes with an air of excitement, but now, the excitement is still there, but it’s different.

When I applied at my old job, I had planned to stay there for the long haul. It was a well-known hotel that offered growth opportunities and a GM who truly put people first. I had finally found my groove at the job. I felt I had the respect of my co-workers and knew where I wanted to steer my career for future growth.

There is no denying that COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, study and play.

If you miss working and connecting with others in-person, have recently been displaced from another job or want to expand your skills and/or earn money while you study from home - then why not consider working in the BC tourism industry this winter?

Cold and flu season is upon us and there are ways to support immune function beyond taking a handful of vitamins. Here are some products that you can reach for that are nutrient-dense and easy to find…even in our kitchen!

Summer School is in session! Let's brush up on the basics of the application process and show you how to navigate the full cycle recruitment process as we move into a new future of recruiting.

WORTH Association launched a mentorship program in January, 2020. A first for our industry, the program paired over 40 women from Whistler, Victoria and Vancouver. Our matches came with different backgrounds and experiences, but the one thing they all share in common is their love of the industry.

Over six months, the pairs connected in person, by phone, through text or virtually. With the guidance from their mentors, we saw women ask for pay increases, earn promotions, relocate and return to school. We felt especially grateful to our mentors who supported their proteges through the disruption caused by the pandemic.