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Noodles boosts its benefits package

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2020

The fast-casual chain has added free mental health counseling, paternity leave and more to its latest suite of benefits.

Workforce

As restaurants reopen, mental health concerns need attention, too

By Patricia Cobe on May 21, 2020

COVID-19 has elevated stress and anxiety levels among owners, employees and customers. Here’s how operators are coping.

Workforce

Union power leans on presidential hopefuls to force collective bargaining

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The SEIU wants McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King to be summoned to the negotiating table.

Workforce

Police arrest a cook suspected of planning a mass shooting

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2019

The authorities say the hotel kitchen worker was upset about employment “issues.”

Workforce

Talking restaurant careers with the Trumps

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 09, 2019

19-year-old Johnny Brummit visited the White House as living proof the hospitality industry abounds in opportunity.

Leadership

Panera Bread makes 2 C-suite appointments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2019

Former Sweetgreen President Karen Kelley was named chief restaurant officer and Sonic veteran Anita Vanderveer was appointed chief people officer.

Workforce

D.C. mandates anti-harassment training for full-service restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2018

The requirement was a concession to opponents of the tip credit, who lost a second, more official vote yesterday.

Financing

3 ways restaurants are benefiting from retailers’ woes

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2018

E-retailers' wallop of brick-and-mortar stores is fostering opportunity for places that sell food instead of jeans and sneakers.

Workforce

National Restaurant Association to offer training aimed at curbing sexual harassment

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2018

The extension of ServSafe will highlight best employment and workplace practices, starting with free webinars this summer.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-turning moments: Politics as un-usual

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2018

Restaurants found themselves knee-deep in the swamp of politics and social controversy this week. Here are the gloppy details.

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