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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 6, 2017 - Adams Keegan, a national managed HR services company, today announced its expansion into Nashville, Tennessee, increasing its physical office location count to three. The expansion comes after years of continuous growth for the company. The newly opened office will be led by Brian Evans, Director of Business Development.

Fickle consumers keep restaurants on their toes, ensuring that operators place customer satisfaction above all else. As restaurant wages continue to rise, pressure mounts to squeeze more productivity from workers. In 2016, Datassential surveyed 500 operators and well over half (62 percent) said they had already seen an increase in labor costs in the past year and 64 percent said they expect an increase in 2017. At the same time, restaurants struggle to recruit, train and retain employees, making it increasingly crucial to reduce employee turnover.

There are many things to consider before accepting a job, including health insurance and wellness benefits, retirement and parking.

Adams Keegan has announced the promotions of Trevor Benitone to Vice President of Business Development, Kristin Lockhart to Vice President of Recruiting and Courtney Allen to Director of Sales – National Accounts.

It is often assumed that the most talented professionals will only consider working for larger companies. Positions within those organizations are perceived as more prestigious and more generously compensated.

The gig economy is revolutionizing the employment sector and shows no signs of slowing down. During an age when digital is the norm, employers need to determine how they can best utilize digital strategies when hiring seasonal or temporary employees.

The gig economy is revolutionizing the employment sector and shows no signs of slowing down. During an age when digital is the norm, employers need to determine how they can best utilize digital strategies when hiring seasonal or temporary employees. What does this mean for employers and how can they keep up with what seems to be a constantly changing landscape?

Because candidates are seeking as much online information as possible to understand the company’s culture, an employer needs to be proactive with its online reputation.

In the digital age, prospective candidates often research a company prior to applying for a position. Candidates will look for more than the company website; they want to see client reviews, blog posts, employee profiles and anything else that might provide the candidate with a better understanding of the organization.

When it comes to HR solutions for restaurants, any experienced manager knows that the right tools and technology are essential. Software tools help streamline transactions, reduce burdensome paperwork and decrease the likelihood of human error. From analytics to tools that manage employee and purchasing schedules, the right software allows decision makers to ask better questions, identify relevant trends and respond quickly to small problems before they become big ones.