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Best practices for improving recruitment, retention and training

4 ways job fairs can lead to top staff talent

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Feb. 16, 2016

Whether hiring for one store or on a larger scale, there are ways to bolster an operator’s job fair experience. Here are four ideas that have worked.

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How to prepare staff for a press event

By Alaina Lancaster on May 24, 2017

It’s never good when employees make mistakes, but it’s even worse when they do it in a room full of reporters.

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What restaurants can expect from labor regulations in the Trump era

By Alaina Lancaster on Oct. 20, 2017

An employment lawyer’s forecasts what’s next for overtime and joint employer.

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Hourly turnover could be a bright spot for restaurants in 2018

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 12, 2018

Restaurants saw some relief on hourly turnover last month, according to research firm TDn2K. But before operators get too optimistic, management turnover continued to increase through November.

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National Restaurant Association adds health insurance options for small operators

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2018

More than 120 plans are available for companies with as few as two employees.

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The Dream Team: Behind-the-scenes players that make a restaurant unique

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2012

In today’s hyper-competitive restaurant world, some of the most influential players are not in the front- or back-of-the-house.

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7 ways to win the war on talent

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2016

Recruitment and retention are two top challenges for restaurateurs. Building a strong workplace culture can help meet those challenges.

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How to make flexible scheduling work

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 27, 2017

Offering work-life balance is a major selling point in this insomnia-inducing labor climate. But delivering on that promise is a tall order. Here are a few ways operators are making flexible schedules business as usual.

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