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5 competencies to measure employees against

 By Jim Korner on May 23, 2016

Although there are many models for evaluating competency, Penn State University's Jim Korner has had success with a system that includes five broad disciplines.

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How to avoid opening day roadblocks

 By John Morell on May 16, 2016

The ability to adjust on the fly is key on opening day. Careful planning—and quick problem-solving—can help avoid the unforeseen pitfalls of a renovation.

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4 warning signs for potential hires

By Alaina Lancaster on May 16, 2016

Times have changed, but two documents still have the power to paint an early picture of a job candidate’s desirability: a cover letter and resume.

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Building a better mentoring program

By Dana Moran on May 09, 2016

Two FSDs, one from a large operation and another from a small one, share experience and advice from their own internal mentoring programs.

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The challenges of keeping staff employed during summer

By Bianca N. Herron on May 09, 2016

Foodservice directors use summer “break” to plan menus, secure funding and work on their facilities—but there isn’t always work for their staff.

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3 ways to invigorate a desire to learn

May 02, 2016

Management is more than just budgets and labor schedules; a key aspect is adding excitement to an operation. Be sure to add a bit of change to spice things up.

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How to create a team of responsible whistleblowers

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 29, 2016

Creating an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting a problem doesn’t have to divide your staff.

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The growth of the gig economy

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 18, 2016

The gig economy, also known as the shared or on-demand economy, leverages app-based technologies to match independent workers and customers.

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How to blow an interview

By Alaina Lancaster on Apr. 11, 2016

Here’s an interview tip: When asked about management style, don’t respond that you enjoy making people cry. This and other sage wisdom on why hiring managers don’t extend job offers.

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Making employees love you

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 11, 2016

Joanne Chang works hard at maintaining the culture she’s created at her four Flour bakeries, her restaurant Myers + Chang and newly opened commissary kitchen.

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