Education
Don’t let universal pre-K substitute for universal kindergarten readiness
Site-based pre-K programs aren’t enough to prepare all students for their first day of school.
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Restaurant and Foodservice
Worlds of Flavor: Global influences and local roots drive the future of dining
Chefs took the stage at The Culinary Institute of America’s 23rd annual Worlds of Flavor conference to talk about how global influences and local communities are shaping the future of dining.
Productivity
Why high energy levels start with your first meal
Your energy levels at work can be boosted by how, when and what you eat. It all starts with breakfast.
Food
Top 10: McDonald’s, Target, Peet’s Coffee made news
McDonald's Friendsgaming event, salmonella infections and a culinary experience from The Fresh Market made news this week.
Transportation
How Pittsburgh plans to build an off-the-grid “airport of the future”
Pittsburgh has its sights on an “airport of the future” that could serve as a case study for sustainability and construction project planning.
Food Retail
Plant-based meat makers find ways to stand out in a growing field
Consumers are increasingly open to trying plant-based meat alternatives as more brands vie for their attention.
Edtech
Using tech to scale student counseling and support
A school counselor shares how an online platform helps her support students in these challenging mental-health times.
Sponsored
Building and maintaining business continuity plans
Preparing for surprise calamities begins with a business continuity plan, a guiding document that contains contingency procedures for restoring your operations swiftly.
Consumer Insights
How restaurant operators can tap into the latest dessert trends
Desserts are eaten more than consumers admit, and they’re gravitating toward global, vegan options.
Management
Rise up, middle managers! Seize control of your destiny
Middle managers have an opportunity to reinvent their role, grow their employees and help their own careers -- if they take advantage.
Consumer Insights
How fancy food brands can feed consumers in the pandemic and beyond
Convenience, cravings, finances and health concerns are factors driving pandemic-era food choices.
Education
Moving past noise and silence by welcoming voice
3 ways to encourage a group’s silent ones to speak up and the loudest voices to tone down.
Sponsored
Turkey: A versatile menu mainstay that can anchor K-12 menus amid uncertain times
Turkey’s mild flavor and wide appeal make it an extremely versatile protein for K-12 foodservice, meaning schools can put turkey on the menu no matter what other ingredients might be available.
Edtech
How digital tools aid in-person block rotations
Here's how to use digital tools for students' rotating workstations while teaching in-person.
Food
Top 10: Crispitos shortage, grocery demand and the greening of Burger King
Restaurant Brands International aims to reach net-zero emissions in less than 30 years.
Restaurant and Foodservice
Ghost kitchens and virtual brands: pandemic necessity or the future of restaurants?
As consumers increasingly choose delivery and have more positive experiences with ghost kitchens, there is potential for these virtual brands to become a permanent part of the restaurant landscape.
Marketing Strategy
Pushed to reinvent, retailers rethink collaborations
Gap and Walmart, Abercrombie and Fitch and Zappos, Kohl's and Sephora -- Retailers are increasingly collaborating with other retailers. What's behind this unusual strategy? Why are retailers turning to direct and indirect competitors to drive business?
Restaurant and Foodservice
Restaurants turn to tech tools to streamline vaccine requirements, verification
As more restaurants begin to require customers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining, many are enlisting technology solutions to streamline the process of informing diners and verifying their vaccination status.
Management
3 reasons why your business needs real-time leadership
Employees are unhappy for legitimate reasons and will leave -- maybe for your competitor -- if you won't do more to meet their needs and provide equitable treatment and opportunity.
Digital Technology
5 proven ways to market your growing franchise
Nicole Penn of Raydeus Local details five proven marketing techniques that franchise owners can use to keep in touch with digitally savvy customers.
Management
What’s the opportunity in the problem?
What we don't like in other people is often what we're guilty of, too. How can we find the opportunity in the problem of human fallability?
Careers
5 authentic actions to guide the significance of your life and career
Where and when people work is part of their journey to "success, happiness and authenticity." Read more from Mike Horne on the five career traits you want to possess.
Digital Technology
Shopify vs. Amazon: What’s the best way forward for DTC e-commerce?
Marketplaces like Amazon offer an easy way to sell to lots of customers. Merchant service providers like Shopify make it easy to launch online stores. What is the best choice for DTC e-commerce?
Food
SmartSummit: Schools grapple with supply chain issues and other challenges as new year begins
Two school nutrition experts spoke about the lessons learned during the 2020-21 school year and the challenges that lie ahead during SmartBrief’s Aug. 24 SmartSummit, “What’s on the menu for the 2021-22 school year?"
Management
What 30 years of flexibility has taught me about successful hybrid workplaces
Flexible scheduling already exists, and here's one CEO's lessons from 30 years of workplace scheduling that benefits the business and employees while setting boundaries with clients.
Renewable Energy
Green hydrogen ramps up to tackle various energy challenges
Michael Ducker from Mitsubishi explains how green hydrogen can alleviate seasonal energy shortages
Restaurant and Foodservice
How the pandemic has reshaped the future of restaurants
Whether it’s new or expanded channels for off-premises that cater to lasting demand for convenient meal options or programs that serve the local community, here’s a look at some of the concepts and innovations that are defining the future of foodservice.
Sponsored
Leadership tips for hybrid teams
It is clear that the hybrid model of work, which includes some combination of on-site and remote workers, is likely to remain popular across the workforce landscape.
Technology
Editor’s take – health care and life sciences: Bumpy pandemic progress, an Alzheimer’s drug that may not help and worries for the future
Q2 health care and life sciences news roundup
Management
This is not a forever virtual business world
Work won't remain virtual forever, and there are good reasons for that. Here's a look at what to expect next.
Sponsored
Stoke student excitement for school meals with fun, familiar additions to the menu
Menus that feature foods and flavors that are familiar while still offering enough variety to keep students interested are sure to boost excitement around school meals.
Consumer Insights
TikTok brings unexpected success for food, beverage industry
The social media platform has produced a new way for online creators to share food and beverage trends -- and brands -- that can become popular almost instantaneously.
Construction
Q&A: How a WiFi alternative can benefit construction
Traditional WiFi comes with a wide range of challenges for large construction sites. Citizens Broadband Radio Service presents a new wireless connectivity option for construction operations
Sponsored
Trends to expect when transitioning back to the in-person workforce
What are companies doing to return to pre-pandemic normalcy? And what operational items have changed for good?
Digital Technology
Digital accessibility survey reveals misunderstandings
AudioEye’s Dominic Varacalli explores findings of a website accessibility survey his firm conducted -- and how you can avoid a lawsuit to make your site more accessible to everyone.
Marketing Strategy
Going beyond marketing, media and communications
SmartBrief’s Kelly Bragg and Sara Brigagliano detail four takeaways from the recent ASAE’s Marketing Membership and Communications Conference: creativity, experimentation, inclusivity and grace.
Careers
Effective and easy ways to relieve stress at work
Stress is part of life, and many so-called solutions are too basic or confuse stress for anxiety. Read on for four practices that will really help you handle stress.
Restaurant and Foodservice
How restaurants can encourage and empower employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Many US restaurants are encouraging employees and patrons to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and providing incentives for those who do. However, legal complications are keeping most restaurant operators from making vaccination mandatory.
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How the electrical tool sector is providing exciting career opportunities
How the electrical tool sector is providing exciting career opportunities
Food
Post-pandemic restaurant success means balancing the new normal with old habits
Findings from Datassential’s Firefly 500+ report reveal an analysis of the country’s 500 largest restaurant chains and the most pressing industry trends.
Inspiration
Is motivation science the answer to leading a hybrid workforce?
Motivation science can help leaders make smart, empathetic decisions about restructuing work and schedules after the pandemic.
Marketing Strategy
How our favorite ‘90s brands made modern comebacks
Vokal CEO Reid Lappin looks at how two 1990s brands have made a comeback and what you can learn from them to revive your business.