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Alaina Lancaster

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Alaina Lancaster

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5 ways foodservice managers are doing more with less staff

Short on staff, time and money? Check out how other operators are making it work with a shrinking workforce, tighter budgets and rising labor costs.

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How to assemble a diverse team

Avoid groupthink by recruiting team members from many different backgrounds.

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Avoid losing foodservice staff with transparent interviews

Employees don’t like surprises, so some operators are developing transparent interview processes to help curb turnover.

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5 ways to improve your onboarding process

Some operators have rewritten staff integration strategies to make a positive first impression in a job-seekers market.

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The art of winning and retaining staffers' trust

A recent study reports that employees at high-trust companies experience 74% less stress, 106% more energy, 50% higher productivity and 13% fewer sick days.

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Reduce performance review anxiety

For all the most obvious reasons, managers and staff don’t always agree. But both sides can get behind retiring annual performance reviews, according to a suvey.

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4 secrets to nailing speaking engagements

Speaking in front of a group of people is enough to make some FSDs freeze up. Instead of letting nerves stand in the way, soak up these tips from seasoned speakers.

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5 tips for retaining staff during a transition

Shaking up the status quo can incite a stampede for the nearest exit. Here’s how operators keep staff on board during times of change.

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5 ways to cut kitchen stress

Operators say a calmer kitchen can lead to higher productivity and happier employees. Here are their tips for reducing heat in the back of house.

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3 unconventional places to find talent

These days, the labor pool can look more like a page from “Where’s Waldo?” than a viable place to find workers. Instead of searching around in vain, consider these nontraditional sources for quality candidates. 

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How to eat healthy at home

A career in foodservice can offer plenty of opportunities to indulge, while leaving little energy at the end of the day to prepare nutritious options. Here’s how some foodservice workers dodge distractions and maintain the momentum to eat well. 

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4 ways to invest in employees’ mental wellness

How operators are expanding wellness programs without breaking the bank.

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