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How Education Can Attract Workers to QSRs Amid High Turnover

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In this Q&A, Travis Larrier, Solutions and Strategy Director at InStride, provides insights on how investing in employee education can give a boost to talent acquisition and retention strategies. How are brands using education to attract and retain workers? What impact does a modern approach to workforce education have?

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Leadership in a Time of Coronavirus

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For myself, as a lifelong and collegiate-level athlete, I am reminded of the lessons in leadership taught to me by coaches, my family, and professional mentors. In terms of leadership, it can be difficult at times to trust the process during times of change, especially as it relates to circumstances outside of human control.

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Seven Ways HR Leadership Can Reduce Risk for Restaurants During Turbulent Times

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Your BCP must also address how HR and leadership will handle issues related to the employees and patrons. Educating employees about transmission, risks and how to protect themselves can provide them with a sense of empowerment over the situation. Best practices and practicality demand they partner with their peers and leadership.

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Four Ways to Build More Effective Restaurant Leadership

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Modern restaurants need strong leadership right now to guide them through these changes and challenges. 2 – Give Employees Training and Education Opportunities. As turnover continues to be high, you can demonstrate leadership and dedication to employees by ensuring they have the information and tools to make them successful.

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50 Years of Culinary Excellence: Celebrating ICE’s Anniversary

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Originally known as Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School, the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) has played a pivotal role in shaping the food landscape for 50 years growing from just five students in the first year to now more than 19,000 graduates. In what ways has culinary education evolved, yet kept true to the fundamentals?

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Are You Prepared for an ICE Raid? What Every Restaurant Needs to Know

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Community organizations stepping in to educate workers and managers on their rights. Restaurant HR & Leadership Academy helps restaurant leaders simplify compliance, conduct audits with confidence, and develop strong managers. Lesson: Just the threat of ICE enforcement can have a devastating impact on restaurants.

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What Chain and Franchise Restaurant Owners Can Gain from Workforce Education

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A flexible workforce education program can start workers on that path. Meeting the Moment through Workforce Education The restaurant industry’s low barrier to entry has long fostered a belief that employees are easily replaceable, but a tightening U.S. Thankfully, the workforce education landscape has evolved.

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