Stressed out? Anxious? Jet-lagged? For years consumers sought drinks laden with ingredients like caffeine, taurine, electrolytes and herbs to give them the extra energy boost they craved. But lately, manufacturers have introduced several non-alcoholic concoctions that promise just the opposite – they help you unwind. Today, it seems it’s not enough for a drink to […]
If there is one constant in the food & beverage industry, it’s change. Whether the source of that change is the government or the general population, we at Kinsa Group stay on top of the issues that are important to your food & beverage organization. Here are two key updates, in case you missed them: […]
“If the Great Recession has taught us anything, it is that uncertainty is certain.” So say executives at Tompkins Associates, business strategy and supply chain specialists, in reference to their Top 11 Priorities for 2011. The list identifies the following priorities food & beverage organizations should focus on on to ensure profitable growth throughout the […]
What’s the number one health crisis confronting our country? Despite what you may think, it’s not cancer, heart disease or high blood pressure. It’s obesity. According to an announcement accompanying the official 2010 Dietary Guidelines: “More than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese.” These sobering […]
Still on the fence about using social media? Consider these statistics from the recent Cone Business in Social Media Study: 93 percent of Americans believe that a company should have a presence on social media sites. 85 percent believe that these companies should use social media to interact with consumers. 60 percent of Americans regularly […]
One of the biggest challenges facing HR and other food & beverage hiring managers is finding candidates who are the “right fit” for their respective organizations. But just what, exactly, is the “right fit”? For many employers, it means finding a candidate who shares the same belief systems and values as the company’s, and who […]
Can nice guys (or gals) finish first? That is the question that John Hausknecht, assistant professor of Human Resource Studies at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, wanted to know. In conjunction with Green Peak Partners, a Denver-based organizational consulting firm, Hausknecht and his research team conducted a unique longitudinal study of 72 […]
Smart work/life balance tips to reduce stress and give you more time Meetings. Soccer practice. Long hours. Project deadlines. Yard work. Given all the responsibilities you have both on the job and at home, you may feel that a healthy work/life balance is unrealistic right now: spending more time at work may cause you to […]
The following food & beverage industry professionals are experienced, motivated and ready to perform for your organization: DIRECTOR OF SALES / DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CANDIDATE INITIALS: S. T. CN: 88930 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Outstanding! Move this candidate to the top of your list. At a great point in his career, this seasoned professional has: […]
Should you stay or should you go? In a time when good jobs are harder to find, you may be tempted to just “stay put” – even if your current food & beverage position lacks the potential you desire. But if you look at your career from a strategic point of view, there are several […]
