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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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Unemployment benefits—augmented by federal government support—are providing security that restaurants have not been able to over the past year. As we start to welcome back workers, doing things as they were before isn't going to work—especially in hiring. That all begins at the hiring level. Writing a good job description.

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Restaurant hiring declines in October

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Eating and drinking places lost about 7,500 jobs in October, according to the federal government, with hiring across all industries decelerating significantly. But the unemployment rate remained at 3.9%.

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How To Find A Seasonal Job And Get Hired

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And once you find one, how can you get hired? Since then, various government departments have defined full-time status differently. So, if you were hired on with a full-time pay rate of $450 per week, you’ll receive a paycheck for $450 whether you work a total of 35 hours, 40 hours, or 45 hours. 1) Schedule. 4) Benefits.

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How to Leverage New Hire Tax Credits for Your Restaurant Business

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Most of these tax credits incentivize you to hire individuals from certain target groups; or to relocate and/or expand in opportunity zones or economically disadvantaged areas; or invest in a particular activity; or to provide help if you’re encountering distress due to national disasters, hurricanes, wildfires or COVID-19.

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Due first to necessary staffing cuts, extreme safety protocols, and now the need to rehire against outsized government stimulus, unemployment benefits and wage requirements, managing and staffing have become the most urgent conversation in restaurants today. Do your staff think they’re working for the real deal?

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. This government-issued license varies in cost but is typically a requirement in the U.S. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. Table of Contents.

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Safety Training and a Strong Safety Culture: The Recipe for Mitigating Restaurant Risk

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The federal government estimates that there are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually, which sicken 1 in 6 Americans each year. The focus should be on hiring candidates who are serious about proper workplace practices and procedures and want to contribute to achieving restaurant safety goals.

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