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Closing the knowledge divide between guests and staff

 By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

When guests are from different regions or hometowns with a diversity of dining offerings, it’s up to managers to help employees orbit in the same food universe. 

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Help employees buy in with business cards

 Jan. 17, 2017

Overlook Medical Center gives new hires abridged business cards to help with confidence.

Workforce

From career-builders to cuisine

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

In the central office of University of Michigan’s dining team, an eclectic collection of management and culinary titles collide to form a training library.

Workforce

Employee-approved appreciation ideas

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 17, 2017

Tap staff’s ideas for recognition.

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Make employees accountable for absences

Jan. 17, 2017

Puyallup School District makes people call and directly talk to their boss or supervisor if they are reporting an absence for a shift. It is a conscious decision.

Workforce

How to tap into staff creativity

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 13, 2017

Crowdsourcing ideas from employees can inject operations with fresh perspectives. Here’s how directors squeeze the best inspiration out of their teams. 

Workforce

6 staff management tips for handling workplace bullies

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 12, 2017

Women respond to harassment at work differently than their male counterparts, according to a recent study. Here’s how operators are working to create cultures that squash bullying while retaining and nurturing staff talent.

Operations

District offers free lunch during snow day

By FSD Staff on Jan. 11, 2017

Nearly 180 meals were served throughout the district on Tuesday.

Workforce

How to tell when employees are unhappy

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 06, 2017

Here's how FSDs can address some warning signs that may indicate trouble in work paradise.

Workforce

4 ways operators are maximizing their productivity in 2017

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 06, 2017

Here's how some FSDs are settling into the new workflow of a new year.

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