Food & Wine magazine painted its vision of the food world Tuesday with its release of its annual list of the 10 Best New Chefs. It’s a diverse group that Food & Wine restaurant editor Jordana Rothman praised for plumbing the depths of their roots to create food that spoke to their heritages. “Over the… read more
The Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 25 issued the F.D.A. Strategy for approach to ensuring certain imported foods are safe. the Safety of Imported Foods, a 17-page document that describes the agency’s multi-layered. The strategy outlined by the F.D.A. has four goals: preventing safety problems in the foreign supply chain prior to a food’s… read more
When John Shin launched the now two-unit fast-casual concept Prawn in Los Angeles three years ago, he looked for disposable foodware that was compostable. “Being in the food industry for so long and seeing the massive amounts of waste, I just wanted to make sure what we’re doing is sustainable,” he said. There have been… read more
The perception of clean remains a powerful force in food and beverage product development. What started as a trend focused on removal of specific ingredients from formulations has rippled through the supply chain and to the farm. Food and beverage manufacturers are advocating for improved production practices to enhance the functionality and sustainability of raw… read more
By Liz Sheffield – Spark ADP Ensure that your decline process allows for the time necessary to connect in person, or at least by phone, to inform an internal candidate that they aren’t moving forward in the selection process. The task of telling a co-worker they’ve been passed over for a promotion or new position… read more
By Paul McCormack – Spark ADP If pay discrepancies exist, firms need to find ways to eliminate them. Here’s a sobering statistic: according to the National Women’s Law Center, women that work full time earn 80 cents for every dollar paid to men. For women of color, the NWLC believes the gap is even greater…. read more
By Declan Moloney – RecruitLoop They are an HR manager’s worst nightmare: employees who call attention to themselves and the company through rude, inappropriate, racist or sexually abusive behavior online. These are people who simply don’t understand that their online persona and actions can lead back to their place of work. And it’s often up… read more
By Marina Khidekel-Ladders Members of the Thrive Global community share the keys to developing an effective mentor-mentee relationship once a bond is established. A good mentor — and mentee — can be hard to find. If you’re going to willingly spend time with another person, the arrangement should be worthwhile and enjoyable for everyone. Given how much networking is… read more
By Ashira Prossack – Forbes It’s never easy to have an employee quit, especially when their two-week notice comes unexpectedly. The employee seemed happy and their work was always on par. They were well liked and respected by their manager and colleagues. There weren’t any obvious signs that they were searching for a new job…. read more
By Stephanie Vozza – Fast Company Job interviews are stressful for everyone, but this is especially true if you’re an introvert. Small talk and self-promotion can feel especially uncomfortable, but introverts also have characteristics that give them an edge–that is, if they know how to use them, says Jane Finkle, author of The Introvert’s Complete… read more