While the front of house is the face of a restaurant, back of house (BOH) employees contribute to the restaurant’s heart and soul. Oftentimes, though, these employees are overlooked unless an issue arises. In a recruiting market that is hard pressed to find reliable and experienced BOH staff, we are … [Read more...] about How to Retain BOH (Back of the House) Restaurant Employees
(Note: This post was written in conjunction with Emily Quinn, StratEx's HR Practice Leader.) It's almost time to say: Happy New Year! And with the new year comes our annual list of “Must-do” HR updates for a successful and friction-free year. Please read through our 2018 HR recommendations and … [Read more...] about Must-do HR Updates for 2018
Everyone loves music and dancing, right? Well, after a little alcohol, definitely. But let’s say you’re at work. It’s been a stressful day, and you just “gotta loosen up those chains and dance” (thank you to the Dixie Chicks for understanding). We all need to let loose sometimes, so what could … [Read more...] about Ask StratEx HR: Sexual Harassment in the Kitchen
“We are like a family at the office.” “We conduct background checks, so we don’t have to worry.” “That’s so sad, but it will never happen here.” How often do you hear those phrases at work? Something that is probably not mentioned: Homicide is currently the fourth-leading cause of fatal … [Read more...] about Violence in the Workplace: Act Don’t React
