By Lon Matejczyk Here’s something to noodle on: Whether the economic recovery is as robust as we think it should be or not, the cost of workers’ compensation insurance is expected to be a bigger issue in Colorado (and most likely elsewhere) as companies begin to hire more workers. If you’ve tracked the numbers carefully, …
By Lon Matejczyk As the construction industry struggles to regain its footing following the recession, many are worried about a looming shortage of skilled workers. The construction industry has not completely recovered so the demand for workers is not as high as it once was — at the moment. The problem is, as jobs for …
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By Lon Matejczyk Companies and organizations regularly wrestle with the issue of employee burnout. In restaurant and hotel settings, especially, employees work long hours in often stressful situations that tax their physical, mental and emotional stamina. Although many are able to cope with these challenges and provide quality service, others exhibit the classic signs of burnout: lethargy, …
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By Lon Matejczyk The Kansas Department of Agriculture recently cited a number of restaurants for critical health code violations. In general, the problem can be traced to inadequate or poor training of food-service employees. Meat stored improperly. Equipment left dirty. Failure to wash hand between tasks. These are all serious health code violations but they …
