By Evan Nicole Brown – Fast Co. 53% of professionals in a recent survey claim they need this one thing to stay engaged on the job. No, it’s not a beer tap. Forget the kombucha on tap and the designated wellness rooms. Most office perks are overrated. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way,… read more
By Christy Matino – Ladders How would you pitch yourself to potential employers if you were only given one minute…or less? If you muttered the words “Umm…” and started to panic upon hearing this question, you aren’t alone. The thought of explaining who we are to a potential stranger or HR representative can be daunting,… read more
By Kaitlyn McInnis – Ladders People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses — but sometimes it’s not so black and white. Almost everyone has had a less than great manager at some point in their career but there are certain characteristics that may actually suggest you might be dealing with a toxic boss…. read more
To Our Valued Subscribers: Here we are just a few weeks into the New Year /Decade and the Celebration is continuing. My colleagues and I at American Recruiters are celebrating our 20th year anniversary of helping Foodservice, HVAC, Food Processing, and other niche customers continue to prosper in the all segments of their respective markets. Our… read more
Food distribution company Sysco Corp. announced that CEO Tom Bené will be stepping down after two years years as president and CEO. Bené will be replaced by former executive vice president of CVS Health/president of CVS Pharmacy Kevin Hourican starting February 1. The board has also elected independent director Ed Shirley as executive chair to… read more
McDonald’s is creating a team focused on digital customer engagement as the restaurant industry continues to look to technology as a key way to boost sales. The new team is part of the fast-food giant’s strategy to use technology to reach customers and drive sales growth. McDonald’s has been installing digital self-order kiosks in its… read more
Paris Baguette USA Inc. has promoted Darren Tipton to CEO of American operations, replacing former CEO Jack Moran, who has been promoted to global CEO, effective Jan. 1, the bakery-café concept said. In his new position, Tipton, below, who was previously chief operating officer, is responsible for operations as well as overseeing franchise sales and… read more
Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza signed a franchise agreement with Jacksonville-based Quick Family & Associates Holding Co. Inc. to develop five restaurants in metro Orlando, bringing roughly 150 jobs to the market. No leases have been signed, but the group has identified possible markets as Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo and Winter Park, said a news release…. read more
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. is closing 19 Taco Cabana restaurants immediately, the company said. Dallas-based Fiesta, which also owns the fast-casual Pollo Tropical brand, said all the closures were of stores that had posted significant losses. As of Sept. 29, Fiesta had 173 Taco Cabana units, with 165 company-owned and eight franchised. The closures represent more… read more
Jack in the Box on announced the promotion of a trio of executives to C-level positions. Adrienne Ingoldt, currently vice president of marketing communications, has been named chief brand and experience officer. Ingoldt has led the marketing communications team and has been with the San Diego-based chain for the past four years. Jennifer Kennedy was… read more