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Solving Employee Issues

 By FSD Staff on Jul. 15, 2011

The foodservice industry is a people business, and people are both an operation’s biggest asset and its largest headache. Keeping employees motivated and engaged and providing them with the training they need and the benefits they desire are never-e

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BC Dining Trains to Lead

 Jun. 22, 2011

The importance of proper training cannot be denied, according to Helen Wechsler, director of BC Dining at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Wechsler says when she became director in 2005, new emp...

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MorningStar Chef Wins Accolades

Nov. 09, 2010

ACF award brings spotlight to chef’s efforts at LTC facility. LAKEWOOD, Colo.—When the American Culinary Federation recognized Michael DeGiovanni, executive chef for MorningStar Senior Liv...

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Managing Management

Nov. 23, 2009

Operators cut back spending on management retreats, but not at the expense of content. As budgets are slashed and travel is frozen, management retreats often become a victim as the something that has...

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Training with Technology

By Becky Schilling on Jun. 02, 2009

E-training is a convenient way to teach employees new programs and to review safety procedures. If technology is the way of the future, then it would follow that online or other computer-based traini...

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Tyson Sends Directors Back to School

May 15, 2009

Tyson U. fosters relationships with customers while providing valuable information.   SPRINGDALE, Ark.—The foodservice industry thrives because of relationships, and customers are always ...

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Job Well Done

By Becky Schilling on May 15, 2009

Directors find different ways to recognize their employees, from a “thank you” to award programs to massages. People like to be recognized for their work. According to a 2007 poll by Mari...

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Reaching Out

By Lindsey Ramsey on Apr. 01, 2009

Operators find value in mentoring not only their staff, but also the foodservice industry’s future. Investing in the future seems a popular topic these days. And although it’s become diff...

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Ready, Set, Recruit

By Lindsey Ramsey on Dec. 15, 2008

Finding and keeping employees may be the key to surviving tough times. The tough economy can be a double-edged sword when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees. While the tough times make it...

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Independent Contractor Agreement

Mar. 16, 2008

Make sure you’ve spelled out exactly what you need form an independent contractor, along with all the terms of the employment, with this comprehensive form. Check out the independent contractor a...

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