HourWork Press

Few people get rich working short-term and hourly wage jobs. However, it is how most of us make a living.

In the U.S. for instance, over 76 million workers were paid at hourly rates last year, representing over 55% of all wage and salary recipients. Millions more earn freelance and gig work income calculated using other methods.

Restaurant owners already struggling with the ongoing labor shortage may be nervous about the upcoming rush and how they can hire seasonal staff and keep existing employees happy. So how can restaurant managers prepare themselves for the seasonal rush and effectively capitalize on the increased foot traffic to their businesses? The key is in preparation, training, and communication.

American workers quit a record 47 million jobs last year. They quit for better pay, or to be their own boss, or to work around child-care needs, or from worry about catching Covid-19. Some were burned-out and just wanted a break.