Elijah Hosein

A fruit aisle at a convenience store

Zero Dollar Hours: Why C-Stores Are Closing

Imagine this: It’s Monday morning, and your regulars are lining up for their coffee, gas, and breakfast grab-and-go. But today, they’re greeted by a “Closed” sign on the door. No barista, no cashier, no manager. Just empty parking spots and frustrated customers driving away. This is what the industry now calls “zero dollar hours.” It’s […]

A late-night convenience store with a single employee working the counter.

The True Cost of Overtime: Cutting Labor Costs in C-Stores

For many convenience store operators, overtime has become a double-edged sword. While it keeps the store running in the short term, the long-term effects can be devastating—financial strain, employee burnout, and even higher turnover rates. In recent conversations with industry leaders, one sentiment stands out: overtime isn’t a sustainable solution. It’s a temporary fix for […]

Restaurant manager using AI to reduce turnover

Smarter Hiring for Restaurants: How Conversational AI Reduces Turnover and Saves Time

Feeling Burned Out by Restaurant Hiring? Let’s Fix That. Hiring for a restaurant is like running a high-stakes relay race where the baton keeps getting dropped. From endless turnover to candidates ghosting interviews, it’s exhausting and costly. In fact, high turnover costs the average restaurant $5,864 per hourly employee, according to the National Restaurant Association. […]

Caregivers at a senior living facility delivering quality care

How Conversational AI is Transforming Senior Living Recruitment

Let’s Talk About the Real Challenge in Senior Living Hiring… Finding the right people for senior living roles isn’t just about filling vacancies. It’s about finding compassionate caregivers who are genuinely committed to enhancing residents’ lives. But let’s be honest—navigating high turnover, strict compliance requirements, and a shrinking talent pool can make hiring feel like […]

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