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Industry fights back as Congress eyes a federal $15 wage

Restaurant advocates argue that more than doubling the lowest pay rate would backfire, causing a loss of jobs.

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6 hair-raising staffing trends

The latest labor dynamics may surprise operators.

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How one college's foodservice team handles being shortstaffed

Mar. 06, 2019

A community college FSD shares his thoughts on today's labor difficulties.

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How a college in a restaurant-heavy city thinks about foodservice hiring

By Steve Dwyer on Feb. 22, 2019

FoodService Director recently spoke with the director of operations for Vanderbilt Campus Dining to get his take on today's labor challenges.

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Does employee education boost retention? One restaurant has proof

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2019

Chick-fil-A surveyed past beneficiaries of its tuition assistance program and found that 90% intend to keep working at the chain even after they earn a degree.

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The state of foodservice staffing

Feb. 13, 2019

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.

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