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

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to workplace injuries and illnesses, the restaurant industry has one of the highest rates of these occupational hazards. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private industry workers in full-service restaurants incurred 93,800 nonfatal injuries and illnesses in 2019.

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Sodexo acquires Five Star Food Services

FoodService Director

Five Star Food Services, a provider of on-site food and beverage services for workplaces, has been acquired by Sodexo’s foodservice convenience solutions arm.

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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

Modern Restaurant Management

Employment in food services and drinking places, for example, increased by 42,000 in February, according to BLS data, after changing little over the prior three months. In March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a slight uptick in February unemployment to 3.9 percent, rising by 334,000 to 6.5

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Protect your business with these injury prevention tips

Foodservice Equipment Reports

While establishing your reputation as the go-to service technician, you’ve been investing in tools, equipment, and an up-to-date skillset. An injury or illness is more than an inconvenience when your service is for sale. But what about your most valuable asset — your health?

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Creating a Positive Work Environment: How Leadership Influences Employee Morale in the Service Industry

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The service industry, which is mostly characterized by its fast-paced nature and customer-centric focus, often faces the challenge of maintaining high employee morale. Leaders in the service sector have the unique responsibility of balancing customer satisfaction with employee well-being.

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Reskilling, Retention and Robotics: Creative Solutions to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

The gap between available positions and willing, skilled workers has widened, putting pressure on service quality and business sustainability. Reduced staff can result in longer wait times, decreased service quality, and, in some instances, limited operating hours or menu options. Creating a positive work environment is crucial.

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Lawyers Guide to Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. Second, consider holding restaurant safety meetings to reinforce safe behaviors in the workplace.