There are many lessons that food and beverage industry executives and HR managers can take from 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the importance of keeping a supply chain moving and inventory stocked, it’s critical to have protocols in place to provide and care for employees’ mental and physical health. Even without an […]
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As the country continues to establish a “new normal” for work, many food and beverage companies ask: What’s the best way to stay in touch with our remote employees? There’s been a boom in video calling apps and services. Some are free; some are tiered; some have a more youthful and casual look while others […]
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“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” The same philosophy applies to employee engagement. The ideal time to deal with engagement was decades ago. Developing organizational culture takes time. Training managers takes time. But you know that. So, what do you do if employee engagement hasn’t […]
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Complaints. Conflicts. Crises. As managers, we all have days when we want to just close the office doors and shut ourselves off from our employees. But as tempting as it sounds, adopting a “do not disturb” management style comes at a price. Over time, isolating yourself from your staff can lead to disconnected and resentful employees, lowered productivity […]
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