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5 ways foodservice operations can gauge staff satisfaction

 By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 30, 2017

An annual employee engagement survey might not be enough in this competitive labor market. Check out how operators are regularly touching base with their workers.

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How to get sick foodservice staff to stay home

 By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 22, 2017

These strategies help foodservice directors convince under-the-weather staff to recoup outside the operation as cold weather and icky illnesses creep closer

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From tech-suspicious to totally savvy

By Julianne Pepitone on Aug. 22, 2017

Data-powered insights have become integral to foodservice success, but staffers can easily become intimidated. Here's how to make your staff more comfortable with data.

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The 3 best questions to ask staff now

By Julianne Pepitone on Aug. 22, 2017

Asking the right question can unlock surprising and fruitful insights. Three FSDs share the best questions they’ve ever asked their current teams or would-be staffers.

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4 types of workers and how to keep them happy

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 22, 2017

We’ve tapped industry experts—and a whole lot of data—for strategies that shirk the one-size-fits-all philosophy in favor of one that uplifts each worker.

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3 ways to up your employer branding game

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 22, 2017

With a job market nearing saturation, operators can have a tough time courting talent. Cut through the noise and turn job-seekers’ heads with strong workplace personas.

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Operators talk top labor concerns

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 17, 2017

To get a read of the industry’s top labor concerns, we partnered with Technomic,  FSD’s sister company. Here’s the scuttlebutt from industry insiders.

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How to get foodservice workers to emotionally invest in their jobs

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 16, 2017

It pays to have friends. Here’s how operators are cultivating camaraderie, creating a caring community and making it a bit harder for staff to say goodbye. 

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How to prepare your operation for bad weather

By FSD Staff on Aug. 15, 2017

Resident district manager and marketing manager at the University of Central Florida share some tips on how operators can keep their heads when facing bad weather.  

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3 tips for hiring seasonal employees

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 09, 2017

During the fall, the drain of young workers headed back to school can make the process tough. Here’s how foodservice operators are working to prevent fall staffing gaps. 

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