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People

How to win back employees on the verge of leaving

 By Jim Korner on Feb. 13, 2017

Try to make the conversation as comfortable as possible for them. If an employee has grievances about the work environment, you might be able to accommodate them.

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Allow residents to reserve action stations

 Feb. 13, 2017

Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community installed a hibachi grill this fall, and within three months they had 300 residents and guests make reservations.

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Scroll through social media for ideas

Feb. 13, 2017

Last year, Joe Alonzo started a Pinterest account—not for marketing, but for my team, so that they can look to the recipes for inspiration and try something new.

Operations

Director of sustainability redefines University of Michigan dining

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

When it comes to fostering engagement in sustainability efforts, you can step up and do the work, or wait for it to happen to you, says Keith Soster.

Menu

The year of brisket

By Jill Failla on Feb. 13, 2017

The demand is up for smoked sausage (+19%), beef brisket (+12%) and beef ribs (+16%) for dinner—a trend noncommercial operators say they are also noticing.

Workforce

How to make paid sick and parental leave work for your operation

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 13, 2017

So-called fringe benefits such as paid sick and parental leave are anything but fringe in 2017. This year, jurisdictions are enacting medical and family leave laws.

Operations

University resurrects former favorite dishes

By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

The school will begin offering past items favored by students as weekly specials.

People

How to be customer-friendly while attracting young talent

By Lynne Eddy on Feb. 13, 2017

To get on the same page with your younger staff, you have to take the time to listen and explain.

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Take a hint from country clubs for outdoor events

Feb. 13, 2017

Lenbrook Senior Living recently started doing patio dining during the summer months, and stole some pointers for upscale barbecuing from local country clubs.

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Attract guests to healthy options with inviting signs

Feb. 13, 2017

When an FSD visited Minneapolis Public Schools, she noticed big branded signs on top of the salad bars. When she got back to her district, she recreated them.

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