Though many of these businesses do succeed, employees who are treated like replaceable commodities act like replaceable widgets.A pat on the back, service support, and kind words go a long way with staff, but what goes even further is kindness and generosity. Get creative. One restaurant I worked for gave gift certificates and frequent flier miles to staff members who racked up a significant number of unsolicited compliments from guests. Set up a gift card exchange with neighboring businesses. Not only will you improve your employee’s morale, but you will also begin a great conversation about rewarding your staff’s performance with other neighboring businesses and improve your restaurant’s influence on your
Though many of these businesses do succeed, employees who are treated like replaceable commodities act like replaceable widgets.A pat on the back, service support, and kind words go a long way with staff, but what goes even further is kindness and generosity. Get creative. One restaurant I worked for gave gift certificates and frequent flier miles to staff members who racked up a significant number of unsolicited compliments from guests. Set up a gift card exchange with neighboring businesses. Not only will you improve your employee’s morale, but you will also begin a great conversation about rewarding your staff’s performance with other neighboring businesses and improve your restaurant’s influence on your