People aren’t perfect. It’s something we all know to be true. When it comes to the hiring process, our imperfections could come out in unconscious and hidden biases. For food and beverage industry hiring managers, now is a great time to look at your recruiting and hiring practices and see where preferences might be overshadowing […]
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This year has been challenging for anyone in the food and beverage industry: from unexpected closings to keeping supply chains running, to wondering whether a company will even make it through the year. It may not have been dire for everyone, of course, but there are some valuable lessons to be learned to prepare for […]
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The interview process is crucial for all hiring managers looking to add the right new employee to a team. It’s an opportunity to determine whether a candidate might be an ideal fit for the food and beverage industry position to which they’ve applied. Here we discuss how to prevent a bad hire. Recruiters and hiring managers should trust […]
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As the country continues to establish a “new normal” for work, many food and beverage companies ask: What’s the best way to stay in touch with our remote employees? There’s been a boom in video calling apps and services. Some are free; some are tiered; some have a more youthful and casual look while others […]
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It used to be common practice to stay in one job for an entire career. The food and beverage industry might still have some generational legacies, especially in family-owned businesses or smaller manufacturing and retail operations, but those days are mostly over. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that most people born in the 1980s […]
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With minimum wage changing at the start of 2020 for some states, and new laws restricting employers from investigating a candidate’s salary history, food and beverage employers will need to do their homework to research and develop the best compensation plans. You want to maintain high employee retention and attract the best new candidates […]
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Kinsa Group knows it can be a difficult, time- and resource-consuming process to search for the right candidates for specialized food and beverage industry positions. But, every day that passes with a position unfilled means more work for the remaining members of your team. The best solution might not be in sourcing an external candidate, […]
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Whether your food and beverage company is a startup filled with fresh new ideas or an established institution looking to continue growing in the future, it’s crucial to have a strong, reliable and inventive leadership team. This isn’t just about the CEO and the highest-level executives; it’s about the managers and decision-makers who make the […]
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Hiring managers in the food industry have a lot on their plates, especially at the start of a new year. In addition to your regular responsibilities, you may find yourself going through resumes to fill positions that became open during the holidays or to fill new jobs created to help manage growth expected this year. […]
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Not all employees are motivated solely by money. That’s the old way of doing things. If you’re looking to hire good, talented employees but can’t match their current salary or another offer from a competing food and beverage company, you might not be out of the running just yet. Consider these new ways to invest in your […]
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