– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Businesses today are increasingly recognizing that a strong and positive culture is not just… read more
Employers
Employee Onboarding and Retention
When you are hiring new employees, the onboarding process has an undeniable impact on employee satisfaction and retention. The first few days, weeks, and months set the tone and affect how people form in their new jobs. There’s no doubt that improving employee retention should be a priority for all companies. This process starts… read more
Culture is Key in Recruiting & Retention – Focusing on Employee Wellness
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Things are quickly shifting in the business world, especially for companies that don’t truly… read more
Former Darden CEO: How to Create a Restaurant Culture of Aspiration
REGARDLESS OF INDUSTRY, ALL COMPANIES MUST LOOK INWARD TO FIND THE TALENT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED . . . It’s a fact. High talent turnover is inherent in the restaurant industry. It’s estimated that three out of four restaurant employees are planning to leave their job. Furthermore, the average restaurant loses $150,000 yearly in just… read more
Who Should Train New Restaurant Employees?
BEFORE OPERATORS CAN DELEGATE TRAINING, THEY MUST HAVE SYSTEMS IN PLACE . . . . Training your restaurant team members and management is critical to your success. But in a busy restaurant environment, who can you spare to do the actual training? I’ll give you a hint: it’s probably not your best employee and it… read more
Food services/drinking places added 70,000 jobs. Now 100,000 short of pre-pandemic levels
Food services and drinking places added nearly 70,000 jobs in February, according to new federal data. They are now 100,000 jobs short of pre-pandemic levels . . . . Restaurants and Bars Near a Full Job Recovery Restaurants and bars continued to add a healthy dose of workers last month as the industry gets near… read more
Why & How Managers Should Cultivate a Positive Company Culture
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Managers have a lot on their plates, especially when they take the responsibility of… read more
How Leaders Can Inspire Loyalty in Employees & Customers
– by Ainsley Lawrence Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Loyalty is essential to the success of any business. If you only focused on bringing… read more
Raising Your Employer Score on Sites Like Glassdoor
— by Sandy Poston With over two decades of Manufacturing experience, Sandy Poston joined American Recruiters as Independent Franchisee and opened the Johnsonville, South Carolina office in 2022.Sandy has a stellar track record in the world of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management and has put together an impressive list of achievements that consistently propelled her… read more
Navigating the Restaurant Labor Shortage Requires a NextGen Approach
According to Bureau Labor of Statistics numbers released in early October, food services and drinking establishments added 60,000 jobs in September. The hospitality sector now employs 11.8 million people, or about 500,000 jobs shy of pre-COVID levels. Anita Adams, the CEO of Black Bear Diner, echoes a lot of what’s been shared from the front… read more