Restaurants in Chicago are preparing for limited indoor dining starting Friday as concern about a second shutdown in other states is growing, along with a reported spike in coronavirus cases. Several states are reportedly showing signs of becoming hot stops for the virus. The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut jointly announced a travel… read more
Chuck E. Cheese parent CEC Entertainment Inc. on Thursday filed plans to abandon the leases of 45 restaurants in plans for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization, according to court documents. The Irving, Texas-based company said it plans to reopen some restaurants that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue operations at 266 Chuck E. Cheese… read more
Smith & Wollensky parent Danu Partners is on the hunt for potential acquisitions as the steakhouse brand gradually rebuilds its business after the coronavirus shutdown, said recently appointed president Oliver Munday. Munday was named president of the eight-unit Smith & Wollensky chain in March, replacing Michael Feighery, who had been with the company for 35… read more
By Dianna Boother – Talent Management & HR Your success often depends on the emotional intelligence of people you hire in strategic positions. That means you need to make hiring decisions based on solid information — not just gut instinct and first impressions. Those hiring interviews require well-planned questions that solicit genuine answers which surface… read more
Originally Posted on Ladders The job interview process does not end with you shaking hands with the interviewer and leaving the office (or in today’s case, saying goodbye, and clicking out of a Zoom video call). A simple thank you email after an interview actually goes a long way. A study conducted by recruiting platform iCIMS… read more
By Samantha McLaren – LinkedIn Let’s face it: Phone screenings can be challenging. More often than not, it’s your first opportunity to have an in-depth discussion with your candidates, and there’s a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time. You have to make a great first impression, give them more information about the… read more
By Gabe Nelson – Human Resources Today Your employees likely work hard and strive for excellence. They are making an effort to reach their goals and make you proud. However, the day to day grind can get tiring, leaving employees in need of a necessary boost. Your workplace morale has a huge impact on performance. By… read more
Originally Posted on Ladders *Ladders’ affiliate partners provide us compensation for product links on our site. Looking for a job can seem like a daunting task. First, you have to update your resume, then keep track of follow-ups, all while trying to make your past experience applicable to a 21st-century job market. But it doesn’t… read more
Originally Posted on Ladders The job interview process does not end with you shaking hands with the interviewer and leaving the office (or in today’s case, saying goodbye, and clicking out of a Zoom video call). A simple thank you email after an interview actually goes a long way. A study conducted by recruiting platform iCIMS… read more
By Abby Wolfe-Ladders With each hour that passes, the number of COVID-19 cases climbs. As the incidence increases, the secondary impact on the nation’s workforce has become even more serious and widespread. The unemployment rate is skyrocketing. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust laid off 4,000 employees. Cirque du Soleil let go of 4,500. These are just two examples of… read more