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Restaurants offer silver lining to today’s economy
More than a quarter of new jobs — 29.2 percent — are in foodservice.- Nate DaPore -
How does a restaurant pop the question?
Engaged employees can increase revenue per interaction, improve repeat business and ensure customer advocacy.- Nate DaPore -
The service sucked, but that new logo looks great
A great marketing campaign is only part of the equation for a successful business.- Nate DaPore -
Google: I dislike my staff
The second most likely reason your staff leaves is lack of respect or support from a supervisor.- Nate DaPore -
Restaurants serve up a path to success – Part 2
Retaining your top talent will grow increasingly difficult as the economy continues to improve and the labor market tightens.- Nate DaPore -
Restaurants serve up a path to success — Part 1
Have you taken a look at the 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast? If you don't have a copy, you'll want to get one. If you have a copy and haven't read it, you'll want to make a point to take the time …- Nate DaPore -
Is your staff BYOD and policy free?
Only 30 percent of companies have a policy in place for managing personal mobile devices used by employees for work.- Nate DaPore -
Clothes can make the employee
Earlier this month I ran across an article in Freakonomics referencing a study that showed "wearing a white lab coat — a piece of clothing associated with care and attentiveness &mdash …- Nate DaPore -
Is your restaurant stuck in a monkey trap?
From switching out the décor to updating technology, restaurateurs must take chances to keep their business fresh.- Nate DaPore -
Is your restaurant on a desire path?
Put your product on paths that grow more and more comfortable as consumers use them.- Nate DaPore -
Job descriptions — HR’s love letters
It's Valentine's Day. I am sure that some of you celebrate, some of you don't and a few are the diehard anti-card-and-flowers type... But I'm going with the theme of the day, so work with me here …- Nate DaPore -
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The Apps of Foodservice
Now is the time for restaurants to take control of their mobile presence -- develop apps, mobilize websites, give flexibility to online menus, add special offers and embed maps.- Nate DaPore -
Revitalize ‘good service’: A foodservice must
Loyal customers make approximately 70 percent of all purchases, so increasing loyalty by a mere five percentage points can increase profits by more than 65 percent and growth by more than 100 percent …- Nate DaPore -
3 trends hitting foodservice
The next big thing to hit foodservice is gamification, especially in marketing.- Nate DaPore -
Getting ‘Siri-ous’ in Foodservice HR
As more programs are developed to be voice interactive, it's possible that Siri will one day be capable of interactively pre-screening applicants and more.- Nate DaPore -
De-Silo HR: The Next Evolution
It is projected that by 2013, 15 percent of business intelligence deployments will combine BI, collaboration and social software into decision-making environments.- Nate DaPore -
The HR Takeaway From The 99%
Occupy movement has been smart to leverage social media, make their members feel like part of a team and reward and recognize their efforts.- Nate DaPore -
'Save As' is the new 'Print' Part 2
If you haven't realized the need for (mobile) speed or scheduled meetings with your IT team after reading "Save As" is the New "Print," Part 1 you might want to block off your afternoon. Employee …- Nate DaPore -
'Save As' is the new 'Print' Part 1
What if I told you there was a secret HR weapon that could increase your overall efficiency, satisfaction and profit…and it wouldn't cost you any arms, legs or first-borns? You'd stop reading …- Nate DaPore
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Nate DaPore
Nate DaPore, PeopleMatter President and Chief Executive Officer
As the spirited leader of PeopleMatter, Nate is passionate about providing team members, including his own, with a rewarding workplace experience that values creativity and innovation.
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