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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 […]

Introduction The restaurant industry has always been a fast-moving sector, but the last few years have pushed its adaptability to the limit. From pandemic-driven changes to a redefinition of customer expectations, the way restaurants operate is transforming at a pace few could have predicted. As we look toward 2025, five key trends are shaping the […]

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 […]

Introduction If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the senior living industry, it’s that the only constant is change. Over the years, we’ve seen this space evolve rapidly, often balancing incredible challenges with exciting opportunities. Now, as we head into 2025, it’s time to unpack the trends that are already shaping the future of senior […]

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. […]

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 […]

As the landscape of hourly employment continues to evolve, it’s crucial for businesses to stay ahead of emerging trends and predictions.

Hiring hourly workers consistently throughout the year ensures you build robust talent pipelines to meet evolving business demands. Strategic forecasting, broad sourcing, equitable and swift screening, ongoing onboarding, data analytics, and continuous process refinement enable fluid staffing.

Minimizing turnover requires understanding why employees leave and holistically addressing retention. Follow these strategies – from gathering feedback to rewarding Tenure – to reduce hourly employee turnover.

Hiring and retaining top talent is crucial but challenging in the hyper-competitive fast food and retail industries. Alongside high turnover rates, these hourly-wage businesses often struggle to get enough applicants for open roles.