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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work
What Is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is defined as the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills. You might feel it in any aspect of your life, but it’s particularly common when starting in a...
How a Restaurant Closing Checklist Benefits Your Business
As a bar or restaurant owner, you know that your night isn’t over when the last customer leaves. When the door closes and the lights come back up in the dining area and bar, there are still tasks to complete before the night is truly done. To expedite the process of wrapping up for the night,...
Creative Interview Questions for Finding the Right Candidate
Interview questions usually revolve around a candidate’s work history, experience and unique qualifications. While these questions can help determine how qualified a candidate is in terms of life experience, it won’t tell you if a candidate can fit into your culture and team. Creative...
6 FACTORS THAT CAN DRIVE UP INSURANCE COSTS FOR RESTAURANTS
Have you ever caught yourself wondering why your business’ premium changes over time? Odds are you understand why your auto insurance premium changes: as you age and become a less risky driver, your insurer is exposed to less risk, and your rates drop as a result. But what drives premiums for bars...
[Updated 2022] What Is Inflation Guard & Have There Been Recent Developments?
In 2021, we saw a unique economic environment. Supply chains were affected dramatically and a few industries experienced weather-related setbacks. This, along with the new challenge of a labor shortage, was not allowing supply to keep up with demand — which inevitably leads to inflation. One of...
The Rise of the Streatery: What it Is and Why Is it Popular?
As demand for outdoor dining has grown quickly, cities everywhere have seen streets transformed by something known as a ‘streatery.’ A streatery is typically an area located directly outside a restaurant that is converted to seating for restaurant guests. Not only are streateries attractive to...
5 Ways to Inspire Employees
A recent report revealed that 21% of millennial employees have changed jobs within the past year. With so much turnover, many companies, managers and recruiters are desperately trying to understand how to retain employees. The ever-present increase in employee burnout, struggle with work-life...
Why Periodic Roof Inspections Are Essential
When thinking of how to keep your business running smoothly, the outside of your business matters just as much as the inside. One outside factor that can be easily overlooked is the condition of your building’s roof, taking into account its age, material, and history. Proactively keeping the roof...
Three Tips for Engaging Remote Employees
Remote work has become increasingly popular over the last decade as more people look for work-life balance, and it has exploded in popularity in the last two years. Some experts anticipate that 25% of all professional roles will be virtual in some capacity by 2023. Remote work can provide...
HOW TO REJECT CANDIDATES WITHOUT BURNING BRIDGES AFTER A JOB INTERVIEW
The landscape of human resources is changing rapidly. With the explosion of social media and sites like Glassdoor, people can comment on their experiences with your recruitment and employment process. In fact, around 60% of job seekers report negative candidate experiences with the employers they...