Leave Me Alone---I'm trying to work!

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Okay, so unemployment is at 10% and the economy has lost over 8 million jobs since this recession began. You don't have to be an economist to know that this…

Newk's Express to enter Georgia market

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June 15, 2010

Two franchise groups have signed deals with Newk's Express Café to enter the markets of Atlanta and Athens, Ga.

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

Genghis Grill partners with PeopleMatter for 90-day HR software trial

June 13, 2010

PeopleMatter has chosen Dallas-based Genghis Grill to receive a complimentary 90-day trial of its Tax Credit Processing module within the PeopleMatter Talent…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Genghis Grill partners with PeopleMatter for 90-day HR software trial

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June 13, 2010

PeopleMatter has chosen Dallas-based Genghis Grill to receive a complimentary 90-day trial of its Tax Credit Processing module within the PeopleMatter Talent…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Firehouse Subs names Robin Peters executive director of public safety foundation

June 8, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has announced the appointment of Robin Peters as executive director. She joins the organization bringing more than…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

Firehouse Subs names Robin Peters executive director of public safety foundation

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June 8, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has announced the appointment of Robin Peters as executive director. She joins the organization bringing more than…

Boloco hires HR, brand development manager

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June 3, 2010

Cait Simmons has joined the Boloco team as its human resources and brand development manager.

John Harris joins Smashburger as SVP of marketing

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June 1, 2010

Smashburger has appointed John Harris as its senior VP of Marketing. Harris will play an integral role in guiding Smashburger and has 20 years industry…

Buffalo Wild Wings CEO receives Career Achievement Award

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May 20, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings has announced that its president and CEO Sally Smith has received the Career Achievement Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business…

Freshii appoints Cosi veteran CFO

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May 20, 2010

Freshii has announced the appointment of Maggie Martensen as chief financial officer. Martensen is the former controller of Così Inc. During her tenure at…

New tech solutions to debut at NRA Show 2010

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May 18, 2010

A number of technology providers will debut new solutions at this weekend's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 22 through May…

Starbucks names new consumer products president

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May 18, 2010

Starbucks Coffee Co. has appointed Jeff Hansberry as president of the company's global consumer products group and foodservice. Hansberry will start in June…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group names new CFO

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May 11, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has named Emanuel "Manny" Hilario as the company's new chief financial officer, effective immediately.   Most recently, Hilario…

Inside Restaurant HR Outsourcing: Part II

In Part II of our HR outsourcing series, Milan Yager decodes professional employer organizations and how best to choose one.

Inside Restaurant HR Outsourcing: Part II

In Part II of our HR outsourcing series, Milan Yager decodes professional employer organizations and how best to choose one.

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…