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Best practices for improving recruitment, retention and training

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Culture as a competitive advantage

In an industry notorious for its turnover, crafting the right culture can attract top talent, while engaging your employees will encourage them to stay.

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McDonald’s starts a push for gender balance

The company’s new strategy aims to improve gender equality in career advancement.

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DOL proposes a new overtime-pay exemption trigger of $35,308

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

Salaried restaurant employees earning less than that amount would be entitled to time-and-a-half pay for hours exceeding 40 per week.

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Industry pushes back as Congress eyes a $15 minimum wage

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

Restaurant advocates are arguing that more than doubling the lowest pay rate would backfire into a loss of jobs.

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NYC’s paid-vacation proposal stirs controversy

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2019

The call for two weeks of paid time off for virtually all hourly restaurant employees is drawing a spotlight.

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What have wage hikes cost restaurants? For most, a 3% to 9% jump in labor expenses

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2019

One in six have seen their personnel costs spike by as much as 12%, according to new research.

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DOL set to require overtime for managers earning less than $35K, reports say

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2019

A formal proposal is expected sometime this month.

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6 hair-raising takeaways from restaurants’ big labor conference

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2019

Even the savviest employer may be startled by the insights that arose during a mind meld of HR specialists.

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New gauge of labor success for restaurants: Engagement

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2019

Fostering a connection with hourlies and managers can improve everything from kitchen safety to absenteeism and sales, new research shows.

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March toward a nationwide $15 wage picks up steam

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 20, 2019

Illinois and New Jersey are the latest states to set that pay floor, and others have proposals on the table.