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Workforce

How to extinguish staff burnout

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 24, 2017

Nearly half (46%) of HR managers say worker exhaustion causes up to half of their yearly turnover, says a survey from management software firm Kronos Inc.

Workforce

Making the case for marketing

 By Julianne Pepitone on Jul. 24, 2017

Here are the traits to look for when hiring a marketing manager and the do’s and don’ts to know—and how to convince your boss that, yes, you really do need one. 

Workforce

When catering goes wrong

By Lisa Arnett on Jul. 18, 2017

How to prepare for the unexpected.

Operations

6 lessons learned in college dining

By Dana Moran on Jul. 17, 2017

While there was plenty of delicious food to be found during NACUFS’ annual conference in Nashville, FoodService Director’s top finds included a number of operational takeaways.

Workforce

How to prepare your operation for a crisis

By FSD Staff on Jul. 15, 2017

A crisis can strike at any time, even at the most organized operations. Dr. Matthew Seeger, professor and dean at Wayne State University in Detroit, offers suggestions.

Operations

How to boost student appeal

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 12, 2017

A number of best practices for engaging K-12 students were unveiled this week at the School Nutrition Association’s annual conference, held in Atlanta. Here's how presenting operators have been catching the attention of young eaters.

FSD Culinary Council

5 ways to battle chef burnout

By Dana Moran on Jul. 11, 2017

Even with menu cycles and seasonal meals, it’s not tough to see how chefs can become burned out on the job. 

Operations

Stealable ideas for healthcare foodservice

By Dana Moran on Jun. 22, 2017

We’ll readily admit it—FoodService Director is in the business of stealing ideas. Here are a few that came out of a June session for senior living and hospital operators.

Workforce

Keep schedules running smoothly during summer

By Amy McKeever on Jun. 21, 2017

Some operations are finding ways to support employees who are parents while school's out.

Workforce

3 ways to create a culture of healthy competition

By Alaina Lancaster on Jun. 21, 2017

Why pitting employees against one another can have positive outcomes.

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