STEC's Employer of Choice program recognizes businesses that are leaders in the tourism sector. Employers of Choice engage in best human resource practices, and recruit and train employees to provide exceptional service.

People are an organization's most important asset. Employers of Choice recruit and retain top talent. The Employer of Choice designation means a business is committed to delivering consistent and excellent customer service and maintaining customer loyalty.

Nationally Recognized emerit Properties

These businesses have demonstrated their commitment to employee development by maintaining a minimum of 60% of staff certified or 80% enrolled in certification:

Certification from emerit assures an individual's competence in their occupation as measured against industry-recognized National Occupational Standards. Professional Certification is available for dozens of frontline and supervisory occupations, and for select management level occupations.

Service Best

   

These businesses have demonstrated their commitment to employee development by maintaining a minimum of 60% of staff and management trained in the Service Best customer service program.

Creating a service culture requires an investment in training to develop skills and to engage frontline staff, supervisors and managers in conversations about the importance of providing superior service. Service Best gives staff the skills and confidence to deliver great customer service.

Look for the Service Best and professional certification symbols around the province. They stand for service excellence by trained professionals and a pledge to exceed your expectations.

For more information on the above programs, visit www.stec.com or email stec.training@tourismsask.com.