Stress Relief in Uncertain Times

In these days of extreme uncertainty and too much anxiety, there needs to be a way to cope with the day-to-day grind. If you do not feel like going on a walk, meditating, or journaling, other productive options exist for stress relief. Life does not always have to be so serious, so take the time…

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Is There a Smile Behind the Mask?

The customer service industry has been turned on its head, closed, and is reinventing itself to re-open. In addition to social distancing, which requires restaurants to lose half their tables and retail to limit their occupancy, all customer-facing personnel are required to wear masks. Beyond that, there are requirements across the country that require masking-up…

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For the Love of Bacon

Lately, it feels, each time we turn a corner, there is more bad news looming. In these times, we seek comfort, familiarity, common ground, joy…and BACON! Some label it an obsession, an unhealthy choice, or a breakfast staple. Those in the know, cherish it, love it, and cannot live without it. Let us cast worry…

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Hospitality Managers: 4 Ways to Position Yourself Ahead of the Pack As Companies Begin to Rehire

The past two months have been exceedingly difficult for the hospitality industry. COVID-19-related closures have pushed thousands of qualified hospitality managers out of their careers and into a state of uncertainty. Now, as states across the country are beginning to lift their restrictions, our ever-resilient industry is preparing to go back to work. Amid cautious…

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Restaurants, Resiliency, and Lessons From Our Past

It has been said that there are two very distinct types of people in this world — individuals who are restaurant folks and those who are not. Some have started as busboys and dishwashers and have turned into giants of the industry. Some have worked the many counters behind the Golden Arches and deemed their…

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Remote Interviewing: The Silver Lining

Although recent business trends in industries, ranging from hospitality to senior living, show traffic declines of 50% or more, recruiting top talent continues to be a top priority across multiple sectors. Not only does ongoing recruitment allow talent upgrade opportunities during a tough operating environment, but it also ensures that with an over-abundance of qualified…

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4 Ways to Be Resilient in Uncertain Times

With everything going on in the world, it may be hard to keep a positive mental attitude or find a silver lining for circumstances out of anyone’s control. COVID-19 has had such an impact on so many industries and households. In our efforts to keep moving forward, it is extremely important to be resilient. Recognizing…

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Check Off Your Bucket List From Home

Whether or not you have a formal list on paper, we all have a bucket list. All of those things we want to learn and places we’ve never been may seem even further from reach right now. But, with a great deal of extra time on our hands currently and the need for some positive…

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