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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Below, I’ve outlined nine key HR and payroll items to prioritize over the coming weeks that will also start next year off right. Start today with these HR, payroll, and employee-focused strategies to maintain compliance, improve engagement, and drive growth.

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Handling Unemployment Claims with Confidence

Modern Restaurant Management

Tips for restaurant HR leaders and operators to respond more effectively—without wasting time or losing money Years ago, when I was leading HR at Potbelly, I got hit with an unemployment claim from a former team member who had clearly quit. Manager-HR Disconnect. But HR is tasked with putting it on paper.

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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, with highly personalized audio or video recordings, bad actors can impersonate restaurant managers, HR persons, or IT support, tricking staff into clicking on malicious links, downloading malware, or handing over financial information, login credentials, or other sensitive data.

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Minimizing Wrongful Termination Claims

Modern Restaurant Management

Red Flags That Lead to Claims In our work at Restaurant HR Group, we’ve seen the patterns. And talk to HR before moving forward. At Restaurant HR Group, we walk our clients through this all the time. When to Involve HR (or Legal) Not every termination needs a legal review. Did we document everything the same way?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Hyatt appoints Kristin Oliver chief HR officer

Hotel Business

After seven years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation , Malaika Myers will retire as chief HR officer at the end of May. With 15 years of HR leadership experience at major consumer brands, she will be responsible for setting and implementing Hyatt’s global HR strategy for future growth.

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From Restaurant GM to Multi-Unit Leader: Why These Promotions Often Fail—and How to Fix It

Modern Restaurant Management

I’ve seen it firsthand during my decade leading HR for over 200 Potbelly Sandwich Works locations, my 15+ years advising restaurant owners through Restaurant HR Group, and even through my husband, John Luxem, as he has built his Dunkin’ business. Many top-performing GMs struggle in MUL roles or, worse, fail altogether.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Automated HR management streamlines onboarding, scheduling, and performance tracking, freeing you to focus on delivering excellent dining experiences. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.