Workforce

But sluggish traffic growth, high turnover and staffing challenges persist, Black Box Intelligence data show

Investing in a formal mentorship program can lead to lower turnover, better employee engagement and stronger company culture, executive search firm The Elliot Group says

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Red Robin, Taco Bell and Shake Shack among chains rethinking employee perks to address limited labor pool

Restaurant companies have an opportunity to be leaders on high-profile workforce issues, says policy expert Joe Kefauver of Align Public Strategies

5 takeaways from the Black Box Global Best Practices conference

The fast-casual chain agrees to donate $500,000 towards a fund aimed at educating young workers about child labor laws

Also, American Hotel & Lodging Association executive Troy Flanagan discusses his approach to challenges ahead in 2020

Smarter hiring requires looking beyond work history to consider a candidate’s personality, perspective and leadership style, executive search firm The Elliot Group says

Agency’s four-part test to clarify liability would be effective in March

Also, the week’s updates on wage and benefit initiatives