MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) has launched HR Companion, a complimentary human resources compliance and policy platform available exclusively to all ORHMA members. Developed in partnership with First Reference, HR Companion is an industry leading digital resource designed to simplify and strengthen HR management across Ontario’s hospitality sector.
Whether running a large hotel chain or a small independent restaurant, hospitality operators face growing complexity in HR compliance, documentation, and policy creation. HR Companion eliminates these burdens by providing ORHMA members with complimentary access to an all-in-one portal that helps streamline HR operations and ensure legislative compliance.
HR Companion offers ready-to-use templates, workplace health-and-safety policies, and real-time legislative updates tailored to the needs of Ontario businesses.
“Our members have told us they need more support in managing workforce challenges and navigating HR compliance — especially with limited time and resources,” says Fatima Finnegan, VP of Workforce Initiatives & Industry Relations at ORHMA. “That’s why ORHMA is investing in HR Companion — to ensure every member, regardless of their HR capacity, has access to trusted, up-to-date tools. This platform is more than a resource; it’s part of our commitment to helping members build strong, compliant, and resilient workplaces.”
To access the HR Companion platform, ORHMA members can sign up here.
