In 2014 alone, the USDA reported that approximately $161.6 billion of food was wasted in the United States. This amount equates to about 133 billion pounds of food. If you’re in the hospitality and food service business, food waste and unsustainable practices can be very costly. Utilizing sustainable processes can not only reduce your amount of waste, but can also save your company money. ... [more]
The world is filled with a host of positive and negative stereotypes. Most of us are familiar with various stereotypes and have even stereotyped ourselves. However, more recent social science studies have proven that stereotypes can materialize to the point where they can actually hinder the daily lives of employees. Stereotype threat, though hard to identify at times, is active and alive in many workplace settings whether we know it or not. Read below to learn more about how stereotype threat can affect your business. ... [more]
Although business schools throughout the country aim to educate students about technical skills ranging from financial analysis to market research, many times soft skills such as emotional intelligence go underrated. Most importantly, soft skills are oftentimes what keep employees happy at work. Gallup’s most recent 2015 study found that most adults who were surveyed quit their jobs because of a bad boss. ... [more]
