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Despite Improved 2024 Outlook, Labor, and Other Risks May Drag Restaurants Down

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurant industry will continue to shake off the aftereffects of the pandemic in 2024, but that doesn’t mean the challenges that remain are easily dispelled. Beyond recruiting, many employers are responding to the tight labor market by sharpening their focus on the kind of employee experience they’re providing.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). Restaurateurs are not only investing in AI to address labor challenges – more established automation tools are also on the agenda in 2024.

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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

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In 2024, we will see blended effect on development pipelines for many brands, from low real estate availability, high rents and construction costs. As we step into 2024, my prediction is that the spotlight will fall squarely on retaining top talent, focusing on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training. – Lissa Bowen

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Restaurant Recruiting, Staffing, & Turnover Trends: What You Need to Know About Managing Restaurant Staff in 2021

Black Box Intelligence

To overcome these issues, recruiters are getting creative , offering perks ranging from interview bonuses to competitive benefits. The shift to digital communications has also changed the way businesses recruit, making social media, online job boards and employer branding more important than ever. The state of staffing and recruiting.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Equip your business for success in 2024. Discover the power of HR metrics. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate.

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Restaurant Recruiting, Staffing, & Turnover Trends: What You Need to Know About Managing Restaurant Staff in 2021

Black Box Intelligence

To overcome these issues, recruiters are getting creative , offering perks ranging from interview bonuses to competitive benefits. The shift to digital communications has also changed the way businesses recruit, making social media, online job boards and employer branding more important than ever. The state of staffing and recruiting.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2023, we saw sellers increasing throughput utilizing the “experience creates consumption” strategy and we predict an increase in draft program profitability in 2024 as more on-premise professionals embrace the needs of the highly coveted craft beverage loyalists.

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