The National Catering Equipment Centre in Bristol debuted in September as a showcase for a broad spectrum of catering equipment and products from more than 40 suppliers. The specialized facility welcomes industry professionals and catering enthusiasts to come and share ideas, learn more about the products, and get advice from the center’s on-hand team of… read more
As Director of Consultant Services, Sheila will focus on the Foodservice Consultant community to increase awareness and gain acceptance of Jackson Warewashing products. She will work with Foodservice Consultants, coordinating and collaborating with Consultants to ensure confidence in products, service and operation. Sheila brings a wealth of experience from her tenure working on the foodservice… read more
To Our Loyal Followers, Here it is the middle of October and my World Series Champion Cubs (never gets old until they are dethroned) are still in the running for a 2peat!! What a fall!! In real news, according to the Institute for Supply Management, factory expansion had the highest increase since 2004. New orders… read more
Troy Bader to Succeed John Gainor as President and Chief Executive Officer of International Dairy Queen, Inc. International Dairy Queen, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and long-time leader in the quick-service restaurant industry, announced that effective Dec. 31, 2017, current President and Chief Executive Officer, John Gainor, will retire. Current Chief Operating Officer,… read more
by: Ron Carucci – FORBES These days, most professionals understand the precarious nature of relying exclusively on employers to develop and advance their careers. While some companies have invested in career development efforts,professionals are, for the most part, on their own when it comes to cultivating their future earning potential. But the day-to-day grind of… read more
by: Louis Efron – FORBES Is it better to be feared than loved? Most leaders today would thankfully answer loved. However, when Niccolò Machiavelli posed the question nearly 500 years ago, things may have been different. Despite companies’ sentiments that they prefer “loved,” many corporate cultures still feed on fear. The problem is that some… read more
by: Phil Kleweno – FORBES Remember high school? There were the cool kids, the nerds, the fashion mavens, the jocks — all sitting at their own tables in the cafeteria. In business, people can feel like they’re back in high school, not sure how they fit in, where they’re welcome, who’s in and who’s out…. read more
by: Monica Torres-LADDERS What’s your biggest weakness? This interview question has tripped up many a candidate. You prepare yourself to play up your strengths, but many candidates don’t spend as much time thinking about how to discuss their failures. Hiring managers ask this question because they want to understand the full story of your career… read more
by: RUN If an employee comes to you with a request for employment verification, access to his or her personnel file, a job accommodation, or someone else to pick up his or her paycheck, will you know how to respond? Here are some guidelines for handling these types of requests. #1: Employment Verification: Employees seeking… read more
by: RUN Various laws dictate which records employers must retain, for how long, and who should have access to those records. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about employee recordkeeping: Q: How long must I keep employee records? A: It depends on the law. For example, the Immigration Reform and Control Act… read more