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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.

FSD Culinary Council

The most successful items introduced in 2016

 By FSD Staff on Feb. 13, 2017

Question:What are  some of the most successful menu items you introduced in 2016?Answers from FSD's Culinary CouncilSpinach mashed potatoes with brown butter and garlic, and coconut curry pork with As...

People

Should managers adhere to no-cellphone policies?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Feb. 13, 2017

My feeling is that phones distract staff from prioritizing guests, and introduce an unnecessary and unsanitary item into a foodservice setting.

Steal This Idea

Write strategic email subject lines

Feb. 13, 2017

FSD Heather Torrey picked up a tip to help her email recipients prioritize their messages.

Operations

A movable feast of ideas

By Dana Moran on Feb. 13, 2017

Throughout this issue, we’ve highlighted stealable ideas in all realms of noncommercial foodservice, from protein-focused sides to legalized marijuana.

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.

People

How to handle an employee strike

By Jim Korner on Jan. 17, 2017

 In most cases, operators have little control over a staff strike. However, a warning does provide the opportunity to get prepared.

Steal This Idea

Make sustainability programs personal

Jan. 17, 2017

Ohio State University upped student investment in its resuable cup program by personalizing a cup for each new student.

Steal This Idea

Be conscious of the range of diner budgets

Jan. 17, 2017

At Bartolotta Restaurants' corporate operation in the Kohl’s headquarters, two kinds of sandwiches are available daily—an artisan version and a sub.

Operations

How one district drastically reduced allergic reactions

By FSD Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Bellevue School District in King County, Wash., has reduced the instances of life-threatening allergic reactions by 94% since 2013. The success stems from communication.

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