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Why Hospitality Workers Walk Away: Addressing the Root Causes of Turnover

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Worse still, hospitality workers can be subjected to bullying and sexual harassment. Worse still, hospitality workers can be subjected to bullying and sexual harassment. Consider these statistics : Sexual harassment is ranked among the most prevalent issues by both hospitality students and hospitality employees.

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Cracking the Retention Code: Why Do Call Centers Have High Turnover Rates?

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per hour, which amounts to a total yearly salary of about $38,000 for full-timers. Long Hours Call centers are typically staffed during the evenings, weekends, and holidays. The cost of recruiting, hiring, and training new agents. It’s pretty simple to calculate your organization’s turnover as a percentage. Let’s explore.

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From Fleeting to Forever: Combating Quick Service Restaurant Turnover Rate

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Great staff is a critical element of success for every quick-service restaurant (QSR). However, the industry is renowned for its extremely high turnover rate. As of May 2024, the average employee turnover rate in the restaurant industry was 5.5%, compared to 3.4% across all sectors, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Employment laws to watch in 2019

Insperity

At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. One interesting twist in mandated leave trends: Vermont now requires that employers give crime victims time off to recover. Minimum wage. per hour in Ohio to $12 per hour in Massachusetts. Pay equity.

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Talking politics at work – why it’s a bad idea and how to prevent it

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It may surprise you to learn that our country’s First Amendment right to free speech isn’t protected in most private companies. It may surprise you to learn that our country’s First Amendment right to free speech isn’t protected in most private companies. In an office setting, talking about these matters can be a recipe for disaster.

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New Employment Laws Starting in 2024

HRWatchdog

The basic framework remains the same, but the amount of leave employers must provide increases from three days or 24 hours to five days or 40 hours. Employers will also have to provide training, create workplace violence incident logs and keep various records for up to five years.

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Beyond the Minimum Wage: What Factors Drive Employee Turnover in Retail?

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Many retail roles require workers to be on their feet for hours on end and serve demanding customers—all while maintaining a positive, friendly demeanor. In addition, retail employment typically involves working challenging hours, including weekends, evenings, and extra shifts. compared to 3.4% compared to 3.4%