-via ADT Security Services When people talk about living within their means, they don’t just mean buying the cheapest house available. From groceries to transportation, many factors can affect cost of living, and these vary widely across the U.S. Considering how much income can also vary among states, it’s important for people to recognize the… read more
By Linda Le Phan – Ladders Every company that intends to have long-term success knows that retaining great employees is a critical piece of that success. And with this intention, most continually strive to create a productive working environment full of high-performing, dedicated employees that are enthusiastic and focused. We’re no stranger to this at Kununu;… read more
By Art Markman-Fast Co. Life is filled with high-pressure situations. But you can teach your brain to perform better in these scenarios. Chances are, there is some situation at work that puts you under pressure. It might be giving a presentation to a client. It might involve a delicate negotiation for a big sale. You… read more
By Mark Robinson – UnderCover Recruiter From the ridiculous antics of David Brent in ‘The Office’ too greedy Montgomery Burns in The Simpsons, there are many awful fictional managers on TV. What about in real life? The stats from Kimble’s recent survey on workplace attitudes “The Boss Barometer” don’t do all that much to contradict… read more
By Christopher D Conners – Ladders “To be authentic, we must cultivate the courage to be imperfect — and vulnerable. We have to believe that we are fundamentally worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are. I’ve learned that there is no better way to invite more grace, gratitude and joy into our lives… read more
To Our Valued Subscribers: All of us at American Recruiters hope that you and your families had a great Thanksgiving. It’s hard to believe that the jolly fat man in the red suit will be appearing shortly. Where has the time gone? As the close of 2019 is upon us, there’s still time for my… read more
Wingstop has appointed a new CMO, the chain announced. Christina Clarke, who had been serving as the Dallas-based fast casual’s interim chief marketing officer, will take over the role permanently. Clarke, who was a marketing executive with PepsiCo for a dozen years, joined Wingstop last year and helped create the brand’s recent “Where flavor gets… read more
Consumers are getting, well, demanding in the on-demand economy. And restaurants are leveraging the latest technology to make ordering a seamless experience—so seamless, it can be done while playing a video game or having a conversation. Dallas-based fast-casual Wingstop announced Wednesday an ordering extension with Twitch, a popular online gaming platform and community. “This new ordering extension… read more
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Innovation Summit keynoter David Robertson, MIT senior lecturer, consultant and student of innovation, explained the big power of little ideas and the concept of a “third way” of innovating that’s not inside the box, not outside the box, but around the box. It’s the credo behind his approach to innovation… read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary by taking a tiny-sized store to the streets of New York before it launches its first sponsorship of a float in Thursday’s annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “As we celebrate our golden anniversary, this is a big moment for Cracker Barrel, and we wanted… read more