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Communication Fosters Success

Effective and timely communication are the cornerstone of a thriving and healthy work environment. Within any organization, the constant exchange of information between employees and management is vital for sustained success. However, when communication breaks down, challenges like project delays, strained relationships, and a waste of valuable resources are an…
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Communication Is Key Part 4

In parts one, two, and three of this series, we’ve taken a look at the different types of communication that happens within a business. This has included the top-down edicts from leadership to subordinates, the bottom-up disclosures from subordinates to leadership, and the interpersonal talk between peers and teams. All…
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Communication Is Key, Part 2

As we mentioned last week in part 1, there are four types of communication that govern the way that people interact with one another in a company. In the previous post, we discussed upward communication; that is, the type that happens from subordinates to their superiors. We also explained why…
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Communication Is Key, Part 1

The writing experts at Grammarly.com have an article that breaks down the four types of communication that happen at a business: “upward, downward, lateral, and external.” These directions indicate who’s talking with whom, and what their interpersonal relationships are with one another. Think about this in terms of a business…
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Use Your Reputation to Recruit

The numbers for the Great Resignation continue to shock everyone. As cited by The Motley Fool, “Since the start of the pandemic, 20% of workers have changed careers,” and a further “46% of employees are considering a career change.” We’ve seen especially high turnover months during this time, including August…
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How to Survive Short Staffing

According to the National Federation of Independent Business’s October 2021 Report, nearly half of business owners report that they have job openings that they cannot fill. According to NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg, “Small business owners are attempting to take advantage of current economic growth but remain pessimistic about business…
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What Does a Leader Really Do?

When we think about the importance of designing a great customer experience, it’s easy to get hyper-focused on the frontline staff. This makes sense because these employees are the ones with whom the customers will be interacting the most, whether they are the servers at restaurants, cashiers at retail stores,…
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More Keys to a Great Restaurant Work Culture

More Keys to a Great Restaurant Work Culture Last week, we covered RestaurantRockstars.com-founder Roger Beaudoin’s first four keys to developing a great restaurant work environment. This week, we’ll detail the remaining points of his philosophical roadmap for ensuring a great customer experience. If It’s Not Fun, Why Do It? Beaudoin…
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The Keys to a Great Restaurant Work Culture

RunningRestaurants.com recently posted a recorded call with Roger Beaudoin (founder of RestaurantRockstars.com) to explain what makes for a great working environment in a restaurant. His eight points act as a sort of philosophical roadmap for how to maintain a healthy culture that will ultimately deliver the best customer experience possible.…
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