“My staff would care about their jobs more if they knew what it felt like to be in my shoes," said every business owner at least once. What if you gave your employees the chance to feel an ownership stake by providing them an ownership stake in the company? We did and its working.... Read More
It’s tax time, and you’re probably reviewing last year’s performance and thinking how to improve financials in an uncertain climate. Will there be a recession or a “soft landing?” Will consumer spending increase, or will people tighten their belts? Will food prices continue to increase or level?... Read More
Indiana is known for providing a warm welcome to guests, but the state’s hospitality industry is grappling with the question of who is going to provide that welcome as staffing issues continue to plague the sector.... Read More
Indiana employers are leaving jobs open—at least for now—according to data released in October by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The organization’s annual employer survey echoes national trends. It should be a call to business owners to look inward and strategically address the need for talent in the Hoosier state.... Read More
Hiring is hard right now. Statistics from the Indy Chamber show that the Indiana labor participation rate has plateaued with just a 1.4% change from April 2021 to 2022. Meanwhile There are 5.8% more job postings. Instead of posting and coasting, make a choice to use data and become a competitive hiring force.... Read More
Summer is just around the corner. For many Indianapolis restaurant owners and managers that means al fresco dining, which in turn means finding more staff in a hiring market that’s significantly shifted over the last two years. What do workers want in a competitive hiring market? Here’s what our team is hearing.... Read More
Two critical pandemic aid safety nets ended in September: expanded unemployment benefits and eviction assistance established through the CARES Act in March 2020. Employers who expected a rush of job... Read More
An August estimate shows 11 million jobs need filled nationwide. As interviews continue, it’s wise to understand what questions can and cannot be asked along with being prepared for questions from can... Read More
Do you feel it? The marketplace has shifted from employer-driven to employee-driven. Demand for workers, especially in the hospitality sector, is at an all-time high. It’s definitely a rough time for... Read More
Remember the gig economy? The one with all of those great temp jobs for workers. Then, bam, came the pandemic, and those great gig jobs took a hit. Where did the workers go and what’s next for this im... Read More
