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Tapping staff to run social media

 By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jul. 21, 2016

There are several upsides to tapping your current workforce to run your social media. But does the task require extra compensation? Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.—Restaurant Business' Advice Guy—guest stars on Advice Squad this week to weigh in. 

Operations

Hospital’s CEO eats its food for a week, mandates menu changes

 By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 20, 2016

Higher-ups addressed longtime food complaints after taste-testing the menu themselves.

Operations

Some NYC venues now required to recycle food waste

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 20, 2016

The new rules apply to hotel restaurants, arenas and stadiums.

Operations

Operators rethink at-home work with new pay rules looming

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 20, 2016

A survey of executives reveal that the tradition of letting managers handle some administrative tasks at home may be about to end.

Operations

How operators are bracing for new overtime rules

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2016

Foodservice operations’ blueprints for coping—and the rules' expected effects—vary greatly, recent research says.

Operations

Secure scheduling still a contentious issue in Seattle

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 18, 2016

Foodservice workers are seeking earlier notice of schedules and penalties for employers who make last-minute shift changes.

Operations

5 lessons from the 2016 NACUFS conference

By Dana Moran on Jul. 18, 2016

The proliferation of GMO-free, gluten-free, additive-free and other “clean” products was apparent at this year’s NACUFS conference showcase.

Operations

Remembering Philando Castile

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 14, 2016

Colleagues of the slain foodservice worker recall his laid-back spirit and dedication to his job.

Operations

DC Council approves $35M SodexoMagic contract amid scramble

By Simedar Jackson on Jul. 14, 2016

Despite passing the school foodservice deal, some council members remain wary of its effects.

Workforce

6 HR tips from an industry powow

By Alaina Lancaster on Jul. 13, 2016

Steal some human resources genius from the panelists and attendees of the School Nutrition Association’s annual conference in San Antonio.

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