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Oakland mayor warns of another immigration crackdown

The civic leader made the extraordinary move of warning local businesses and residents, saying she hoped to avert panic.

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6 labor solutions from restaurants’ big event

The industry's annual convention served up some low-cost ideas for drawing and keeping good employees.

A termination “shouldn’t have to be all drama where everybody knows about it, and it’s a big scene,” says Katrina Wyand-Yurish, director of human resources for Roy Rogers restaurants. Learn her tips for a professional approach to an unpleasant process.

With a combined 110 years of restaurant experience, these industry vets share how to weather tough times and emerge with a strong culture and even stronger team members.

By focusing on several key areas, operators can cut labor costs and boost profitability in the face of changing market forces.

The answer isn't clear, but some restaurateurs say these steps would be a move in the right direction.

The 27-unit chain is one of the first operations to try a new federally sanctioned program for developing restaurant management.

Restaurateurs should be the loudest advocates of the foreign-born.

Operators say the benefits of straying from ho-hum uniforms go beyond having a smarter-looking staff.

Read on for tips to smoothly transition into upping takeout and delivery services.

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