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Employee engagement – specifically increasing engagement to reduce turnover rates – is a frequently discussed topic that concerns businesses in all industries. However, when it comes to the restaurant industry, employee turnover is all too common for most operators. An honest evaluation of your employee engagement approach is a key step in understanding the root causes of employee turnover. Joe Ruzicka, Director of Business Development at Adams Keegan, shares three ways to improve engagement in your restaurant.

The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines are finally available, and distribution has begun in the U.S. Employers, in anticipation of the widespread availability of the vaccine, are beginning to inquire whether they can mandate employee vaccinations. Some employers have already begun the process of implementing vaccine policies, while others are still considering the best course of action. Trevor Benitone, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer at Adams Keegan, shares important considerations and legal obligations for establishing your COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Homecare operators are all too aware that attracting and retaining employees can be difficult. And as the population continues to age, the demand for caregivers will only increase. These challenges become even more problematic in a world with COVID-19, where families may be less likely to entrust their loved ones to facility-based care. Brian Evans, Senior Care Practice Leader at Adams Keegan, shares four key factors you should consider to create a meaningful onboarding process.

Every restaurant business needs some form of an employee handbook. This vital management tool is more than just a long list of workplace rules and regulations. It’s an introduction to your company culture and a road map for how to operate. It should serve as a guide for your employees to reference on an ongoing basis. Joe Ruzicka, Director of Business Development at Adams Keegan, shares more on how to navigate employee handbook changes in a COVID-19 world.

Although still illegal at the federal level, some states have legalized marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes, while others have only legalized it for medical use. Whether in favor of or against these new marijuana laws, restaurant businesses that operate in multiple states need to be especially careful about how they approach marijuana in workplace situations. Joe Ruzicka, Director of Business Development at Adams Keegan, shares more on what new marijuana laws might mean for your business.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, employers in the homecare industry have faced decisions that require adjusting schedules and reducing staffing levels to ensure the safety of employees and patients alike. As businesses return to a level of relative normalcy in their operations, employers are faced with yet another challenge, knowing how and when to bring back staff affected by the coronavirus or its associated economic downturn. Read on as we discuss a few common concerns employers in the homecare industry are facing and explore effective ways to address them.

Knowing how to become more efficient involves streamlining processes, utilizing technological innovations and adopting new practices. A mindset of continual improvement helps ensure your organization’s long-term prosperity. Here are three simple ways you can improve the operational efficiency of your senior care business.

Adams Keegan, a national HR, payroll and benefits provider, today announced the launch of two new tools developed to assist businesses with navigating the complexities of COVID-19-related government stimulus programs.

In 1987, Bob Adams founded a startup to help employers with the burdens of HR, payroll and benefits administration. Today, Adams Keegan supports organizations across all 50 states. With Memphis and Start Co. hosting the Seventh Annual Startup of the Year Global Competition & Summit, it’s a good time to share some thoughts on creating a startup built to last.

While many organizations view disaster planning as a function of risk management and safety professionals, human resources management is a key element in preparing for or recovering from any natural disaster or emergency.