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How to bust language barriers

 By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 27, 2016

Here’s how foodservice directors in diverse U.S. cities communicate in multilingual settings. 

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Feed student creativity with DIY training videos

 Sep. 15, 2016

The University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee creates its own training videos. It’s self-directed, because it’s difficult for students to find the time to do that training.

Workforce

5 easier ways to stay on top of continuing education

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Continuing education is crucial for directors and their staff alike, but it also can be daunting. How do you know what makes sense for your team?

Operations

5 ideas we stumbled upon in schools

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 08, 2016

Kick of the school year with some fresh ideas that will reenergize guests and staff.

Workforce

How to teach hospitality to employees

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 08, 2016

Hospitality has been scribbled into the job description for many employees who don’t have a background in service. Here’s how to get them up to speed.

Workforce

An employee onboarding cheat sheet

By Jim Korner on Jun. 15, 2016

With the mentor’s help, create a 90-day plan that is both unit- and job-specific. Include time frames for tasks to be learned, not mastered. Here's a cheat sheet.

Workforce

7 best practices for foodservice teams

By Jen Bulat on Jun. 13, 2016

Consultant Jim Sullivan offered some practical pointers during his educational session at the National Restaurant Association Show.

Workforce

5 competencies to measure employees against

By Jim Korner on May 23, 2016

Although there are many models for evaluating competency, Penn State University's Jim Korner has had success with a system that includes five broad disciplines.

Workforce

3 ways to invigorate a desire to learn

May 02, 2016

Management is more than just budgets and labor schedules; a key aspect is adding excitement to an operation. Be sure to add a bit of change to spice things up.

Workforce

How to blow an interview

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 11, 2016

Here’s an interview tip: When asked about management style, don’t respond that you enjoy making people cry. This and other sage wisdom on why hiring managers don’t extend job offers.

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