As a business owner, you know it's been hard to hire and keep quality employees. Many restaurants are still well below average staffing levels and are working to rebuild their teams back to pre-pandemic levels. Retailers who often compete with restaurants for employees are in the same situation reporting 1.3 million job openings this past March.

So, whether you own a restaurant or retail shop, here are some suggestions to help you hire and retain a top-notch team.

Focus On Company Culture 

Create an enjoyable environment for your employees to come to with a sense of belonging they will want to be part of. Team spirit and collaboration will not only engage your employees but will be felt by your customers as well.

Add Some Perks 

Consider offering child care, pet-care stipends, special events, and complimentary meals as enticements for new hires.

Offer A Fast Track For Growth

Consider adding a training track for your staff with the ability to grow and take on additional responsibilities. Everyone loves a challenge and the potential for promotions and rewards. Create mentoring and shadowing opportunities for junior employees to give them a first-hand look at running a business.

Be Flexible 

Attract talent for hard-to-fill positions by offering flexible schedules, additional time off, and performance bonuses. Allow your employees to have input in their job responsibilities. While the basics must be determined by you, allowing staff to incorporate their skills can be empowering for them. According to Jennifer Thompson of Deviant Thinking, "When you enable a person to tweak their role to use their talents, it increases employee engagement and productivity—a win-win for both parties.

Tell Your Story Through Social Media

Spotlight your team on your social media accounts. Encourage your customers to give a shout-out to staff who have gone above and beyond in their interactions. Ask your team for content ideas and have them write posts about their experiences and favorite customers. You might not be comfortable with photography, live streaming, or creating short TikTok videos, but your young staff members will be. Engage them in helping you tell your story with your guidance and approval, of course.

Incorporate Technology 

Today, so many exciting new technologies can spark interest in your staff and make your business run more efficiently and make more money. Self-serve kiosks can free your employees from simply being order takers and allow them to focus on providing exceptional customer service. Digital signage, POS systems with inventory management, and rewards programs will boost your business while helping your employees learn the latest technologies and skills.

Since 2005, Quikstone has helped thousands of businesses like yours grow and prosper with easy, fast, and flexible working capital for all their business needs. 

If you'd like to employ any of these suggestions but don't have the cash on hand, Quikstone can help. A cash advance from Quikstone is not a loan. It's a purchase of a small portion of your future credit card sales. There's a simple one-page application, and no collateral is needed. If you process credit cards, you could qualify for as much as $250,000. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and 80% of our merchants are repeat customers. Contact us today and get started with a no-cost or obligation consultation. 

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