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Hot dog chain Portillo’s staffs its restaurants with corporate employees during the holiday season

HR Brew

It has required its roughly 140 corporate employees to work in its restaurants during the holiday season since 2020, CPO Jill Waite, told HR Brew. It’s a great best practice for [corporate] team members to get closer to our guests and team members, and understanding what’s working, what’s not, and actually do the work themselves,” she said.

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Navigating the Seasonal Workforce: Key Considerations for Employers 

MP Wired For HR

Team Building: Organize team-building activities to foster camaraderie and collaboration among seasonal workers. Employee Engagement Employee Recognition: Implement a recognition program to acknowledge the contributions of seasonal employees. This can help boost morale and create a positive work environment.

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Seasonal Workforce Simplified: A Blueprint for Employers 

MP Wired For HR

Team Building: Foster camaraderie with activities that bring seasonal and full-time employees together. Performance Management: Set clear expectations, offer feedback, and consider a simplified performance management system for short-term employees.

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Top-Notch Onboarding Made Simple: Employee Onboarding Checklist

MP Wired For HR

The First Week: Create a welcoming environment with team-building activities, personalized welcome baskets, and clear workspace readiness. Top Features of the Checklist: Pre-boarding Preparation: Provide onboarding packets, outline benefits, and share parking and dress code details to ensure smooth first-day transitions.

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5 Ways to Take Your Leadership Skills up a Level While Working Remotely

6Q

In its first quarter earnings report for 2020, the company showed revenue growth of 169%. Microsoft Teams, seemingly caught off guard, has raced to catch up, announcing in June 2020 that its maximum number of video call participants would increase from nine to 49, thus matching Zoom’s offering in terms of caller numbers.

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How Your Leadership Can Help Maintain Positive Mental Health for Employees

MP Wired For HR

Team building activities and away days: These informal gatherings can create a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Focus groups and staff forums: Provide opportunities for employees to share their thoughts and concerns openly. Anonymous surveys: Gather feedback without fear of judgment.

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The Simple Guide to Becoming a Better Manager

Celarity

With the massive change to remote working in 2020, many leaders realize they don’t need a physical location with a team sitting face-to-face for their businesses to thrive. So how do you become a better manager of a growing team of remote workers?