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Onboarding – A Strategic Path to Improved Productivity and Retention
Onboarding is a process that includes orientation but is so much more. A strategic course of action which is best initiated during recruitment and ought to provide value for at least a full year. Onboarding focuses on the experience rather than the task. As in life, we only have one chance to make a good first impression.
Leadership
Leading During Turbulent Times
by Bob Prosen, CEO of The Prosen Center for Business Advancement
One of a leader's greatest challenges is being at the helm during turbulent times while keeping your employees at the top of their game. As more and more companies enter the global market place, competition, change and uncertainty increase. This is when leaders must lead with confidence, wisdom and courage. If not, your employees may not follow..
FYI Candidates
Dealing With the Challenging Manager
If you can say that you have never dealt with a challenging manager, then consider yourself among the few and the blessed, because they are a lot more common than not. In fact, you might find through research that issues or challenges with upper management ranks among the top reasons that individuals choose to leave their position.
Executive Movements
Dick Wray Executive Search is proud to announce Scott Moffitt has joined the DW team as a Vice President. With over 25 years of experience in the food service and retail industries, Moffitt has held senior-level development positions with some of the most well known and respected billion-dollar brands in the country today. In addition to his specialized skills in the areas of franchise sales, real estate, and construction, Moffitt has also held posts in the areas of Operations and Training. During Moffitt's tenure in the food service arena, he has worked in publicly traded and private equity funded companies. His experience includes assisting companies through acquisitions, establishing development programs in emerging brands, and ramping up growth strategies in mature brands.
ATLANTA - FOCUS BRANDS INC. has named on-site veteran Paul Damico president of its MOE´S SOUTHWEST GRILL brand, the multiconcept operator said Tuesday. Focus Brands president and chief executive STEVE ROMANIELLO has been serving as Moe´s president since August, when his company acquired the 400-unit fast-casual concept from Raving Brands Inc.
BURGER KING CORP. has hired former Jack in the Box vice president of operations GLADYS DECLOUET to oversee the franchisor´s BK restaurants in the United States and Canada. DeClouet will take over as senior vice president of North American company operations from DAVE GAGNON, who is leaving the company at the end of the fiscal year, BK said. DeClouet will report to CHUCK FALLON, president of BK North America, and assist him in overseeing its reimaging efforts.
Financial Overview
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Profit drops 33% at Ruth's First-quarter results for the steakhouse called 'disappointing' but not surprising. The economic slowdown is taking a big bite out of Ruth's Chris Steak House.
PAPA JOHN´S INTERNATIONAL INC. reported a 34-percent plunge in first-quarter net income on a $5.2 million after-tax loss related to its franchisee-owned cheese purchasing company. For the three months ended March 30, Papa John´s net income was $8.6 million, or 30 cents per share, versus $13.1 million, or 43 cents a share, a year earlier.
OAKVILLE, Ontario - Citing bad weather and an earlier Easter, bakery-cafe chain TIM HORTONS INC. reported first-quarter results below analysts´ expectations.
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This Month's Hot Opportunities
- Chief Operating Officer - Rochester, NY
- Seeking a Chief Operating Officer to manage strategic development and day to day management of growing QSR business. Must have previous restaurant management experience and understanding of site development and store launching.
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- COO - Los Angeles, CA
Operate 20 franchised stores, 3 corporate stores, and help with the rapid expansion to 300 units within 3 years time frame. »
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- VP Marketing- Consumer Engagement - Northeast
- International multi-billion dollar quick service restaurant franchisor with a leading position in various segments of the QSR category is seeking an innovative marketing leader to drive all points of the Brands' consumer engagement including advertising, retail and interactive. The successful candidate will be a creative, energetic marketing advertising branding expert with high business acumen.
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- Regional Coordinator - Restaurant Operations NYC - New York City
- National retail department store chain; multi-unit manager with ability in both front and back of house operations; high end restaurant brand experience; opportunity for growth; excellent salary and benefits.
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- National Marketing Director - Los Angeles, CA
- A restaurant and entertainment company with locations throughout the country is seeking a National Marketing Director to lead all marketing related programs and activities.
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- Director/VP Marketing - Dallas
- A rapidly growing chain in the entertainment center segment is looking for an experienced marketing professional to lead the sales and marketing function.
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- Operations Director - East Coast
- International QSR is seeking Operations Directors to support franchise operations and growth. The Operations Director leads a team of Operations Managers whose primary function is to uphold the standards and reputation of the brand while enhancing guest satisfaction and franchisee profitability.
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- Director of Operations - Los Angeles
- Dick Wray Executive Search announces an opportunity for an outstanding Director of Operations who would like to get in on the ground floor of a Fast-Casual Restaurant Company that is spreading its wings and seeing blue skies ahead. The Director of Operations will oversee approximately 5 District Managers.
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