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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Managers and owners must develop strategic hiring plans through the end of 2022 and into 2023 to protect staff from long hours and burnout. Below, we review five common mistakes recruiters make when hiring seasonal workers and how to prevent them in order to reach your yearly goals. How to avoid. Mistake #5: Not investing in longevity.

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Four Tactics Restaurant Managers Can Implement Now to Improve Employee Engagement

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According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report , 50 percent of operators for both full-service and quick-service restaurants said that recruiting and retaining employees was their top challenge. These lead to poor employee experience and often frustration among staff.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

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In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The

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Why Data Is the Secret Ingredient for Successful Loyalty Programs

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While there’s no single recipe for recruitment and retention success, many restaurateurs are leveraging a proven approach: loyalty programs. When customers feel that the restaurant understands and caters to their individual tastes, it fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, making them more likely to return.

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MRM Research Roundup: Thanksgiving Trends, Diner Optimism, and Holiday Spending

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How operators are catering to their customers online Off-Premise Sales on the Rise : Ninety-nine percent of operators use at least one online ordering platform, with 39 percent offering a direct online ordering option. There were 11 percent more transactions on Thanksgiving Eve than on the average Wednesday in 2023.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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Highlights from this year’s study, which surveyed more than 1,100 consumers in November of 2023, included: Gift Card Spend Returning to Normal – Consumers said that gift card spending is bouncing back, with 69 percent of consumers purchasing the same amount of gift cards or more in 2023 compared to 2022. percent in 2023.

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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Staff retention struggles However, recruitment issues aren’t the only factor contributing to staff shortages. A 2023 study by Toast found that 30 percent of staff in the restaurant industry are at risk of leaving in the next two years, highlighting an equally concerning high turnover rate within this sector. Washington D.C.’s