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Getting the most out of internships

 By Dana Moran on Apr. 04, 2016

Sure, foodservice interns will be washing dishes. But the experience also should be a valuable one for operators and short-term hires alike. Here’s how to seek out quality interns, and make the most of their time.

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Calif. to vote on $15 minimum wage

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 25, 2016

In a ballot initiative, voters will be asked if they or their neighbors deserve a pay hike.

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Obama Administration drops unionization bombshell

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2016

A new rule from the Department of Labor would require FSDs to share consultants’ advice with union organizers.

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3 swipeable HR solutions

By Bianca N. Herron on Mar. 23, 2016

How do you recruit and retain employees when operators down the street offer higher wages and jobs viewed as more prestigious? Here are three stealable solutions from FSDs that have worked in real-world tests.

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What FSDs can do to improve workplace culture

By Dana Moran on Mar. 18, 2016

Four ideas we culled for all operators from the Women’s Foodservice Forum conference.

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5 ways FSDs can work better with HR

By Alaina Lancaster on Mar. 16, 2016

Here are some ways FSDs recommend for getting HR on your side.

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5 ways to get customer feedback

By Jim Korner on Mar. 15, 2016

Try Advice Squad member Jim Korner’s ideas to solicit helpful input to share with staff or give you the information you need to fix a problem.

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The best HR and marketing ideas

By Dana Moran on Mar. 15, 2016

A part of FoodService Director's "The Besties," these are the best human resources and marketing ideas operators have submitted in the past year.

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What's the best way to handle language barriers?

By Dana Moran on Mar. 14, 2016

When it comes to non-native English speakers, operations can take a few extra steps to ensure everyone is on the same page and ready to succeed.

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How Mary Davis is helping schools meet nutrition standards

By FSD Magazine on Mar. 07, 2016

FSD spoke to Mary Davis, director of food services for Unit 4 School District in Champaign, Ill., about her experience as a mentor and her advice for others.

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