Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. welcomed 90 consulting and application engineers, HVAC technicians, code officials, and product designers to San Antonio, Texas, March 6 and 7 for the inaugural Air System Engineering and Technology (ASET) Conference-US (ASET-US). Held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk hotel, overlooking the historic Alamo mission, ASET-US… read more
Vigilant hand-washing is critical to preventing the spread of pathogens such as norovirus and Hepatitis A, which can negatively affect human and business health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States. For employees to know just how important hand-washing is… read more
To successfully execute food safety measures and develop a culture of food safety in your restaurant, your entire team must diligently participate. One mistake, such as using a contaminated utensil to handle ready-to-eat food, can lead to foodborne illness and a tarnished business reputation. According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly one in six… read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has named Chris Brandt chief marketing officer, succeeding Mark Crumpacker, who resigned last week, the company said. The Denver-based fast-casual chain said the appointment of Brandt, who most recently was chief brand officer of Bloomin’ Brands’ Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s concepts, would be effective April 2. He will… read more
Starbucks is opening up the doors of one its coffee farms to give the public a chance to see how it sources its beans. About 45 minutes from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose sits a nearly 600-acre coffee farm called Hacienda Alsacia. Starbucks purchased it in 2013, and has used it as a… read more
McDonald’s USA has begun its rollout of fresh beef that is cooked when ordered in all its Quarter Pounder and Signature Crafted Recipe burgers. The fresh beef is now available in approximately 3,500 restaurants and is set to be served in all participating restaurants in the contiguous United Stated by early May, the company said…. read more
By Dr. Frank Burnett – EMINFO Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra was famous for making unusual statements that often left his listeners scratching their heads. One of those peculiar quotes, however, that could have extenuating relevance for job seekers and changers is the following: ‘If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end… read more
By Run-ADP Hiring the wrong candidate can be a costly and time-consuming mistake. To help you find the right person for the job, use job-related criteria to thoroughly evaluate each candidate and lookout for these red flags: #1: Errors on resume and/or application. Errors on a resume and/or application may reveal carelessness or a lack… read more
By Marcel Schwantes – Inc. I often tell people that leadership is a journey. When you think you’ve arrived at the top of the mountain, look up. You’ll always find another peak to climb. The truth about leadership is actually coming to terms with never arriving at an absolute truth about how to lead yourself… read more
By Carol Kinsley Goman – TheLadders Knowing whom to trust is an important social and business skill. But it’s not that simple – although it is fast. It took me only seven seconds to assess your confidence, competence, status, likeability, warmth, and, yes, your trustworthiness. You can’t stop me (or anyone, for that matter) from… read more