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The state of foodservice staffing

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Dig In

With growing competition for workers and concerns around rising wages and stricter scheduling laws, foodservice operators nationwide are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent. Given today’s tight labor market, some FSDs may be wondering where to go from here.

In the first episode of FoodService Director’s new podcast, “Dig In,” Content Director Abbey Lewis chats with Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo about the current jobs landscape and how employers in the foodservice industry are ensuring their workers remain engaged and at the ready.  

In addition, you’ll hear one operator’s stealable tactic for boosting staff morale.

Stay tuned for future episodes of “Dig In,” during which we’ll tackle such topics as flavor trends, sustainability, food insecurity and more.

You can also find our podcast here.

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