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IN CHALLENGING TIMES DON’T MAKE CLASSIC BUSINESS MISTAKES REMEMBER THE TOP ELEVEN

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COMMUNICATION. As much as communication is always the number one criticism of those on the receiving end – it will be even more so during times of crisis. Communicate profusely with your business guests – use all of the mediums available and make the communication positive and uplifting. CREATING A BUZZ. BE PRESENT.

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Top Tips to Show Appreciation for Your Employees This Year

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Ahead of Employee Appreciation Day (March 4), Society Insurance put together a list of employee recognition ideas. These platforms utilize point systems and integrations with communications platforms to make it easy for managers and fellow employees to give out kudos. There are two types of bonuses: cash or non-cash.

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Who has the worst staff turnover? Restaurant Employee Turnover by City and State + Retention Playbook

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What about managers? Establish Clear Lines of Communication. Track and manage employee workload. What about managers? Managers fared a bit better than hourly employees—with a turnover rate of 28%. Communication breaks down. Unclear communication leads to frustration and a less-than-stellar work experience.

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Time Theft Guide: How to Spot it and How to Stop It

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Food, alcohol, and cash are common victims of theft—but business owners have to look beyond physical goods. By understanding the ways it can occur, business owners or managers have a much higher chance of identifying it before it racks up a hefty bill. Give your managers top-level visibility. How to spot it: Types of time theft.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Make sure that you are paying your employees a fair wage and offering competitive benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. Encourage open communication and provide frequent feedback and recognition for outstanding performance. This is essential for attracting and retaining top talent.

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Food Delivery Exposure Best Practices: Tips for Hired and Non-Owned Auto Exposure Controls

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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What Should Restaurants Be Thinking About Regarding Benefit Strategies?

Modern Restaurant Management

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Cash has been king in attracting restaurant crews, but is it possible to use benefits as a differentiator? Circumstances change rapidly in the restaurant sector.