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It’s no secret that hiring for entry-level positions in the retail and hospitality markets across North America has become incredibly difficult with historically low unemployment in many areas. Add the complexities of trying to woo workers back to these jobs in a post-Covid world, and the situation only worsens. We’ve seen countless stories of ever-climbing starting wages, signing bonuses, and many other benefits to bring back workers. While some businesses may have deep enough pockets to compete in this nature, that isn’t the case for many franchisees who operate in these industries....read more at Recruitment Practices That Drive Franchisee Success (franchising.com)

The past 2 years have seen the highest number of employee resignations since people started tracking this data in 2000, and franchised business units were not immune. Employees are tired of working at companies that make them feel undervalued, underdeveloped, and ultimately uncared for by their managers....read more at Franchisee Focus on Workplace Culture Helps Drive Employee Retention (franchising.com)

The one area of the franchised business model I consistently see as an opportunity amongst the franchise community, regardless of the brand, is a need for more focus on deepening ties into the community the franchisee operates in....read more at The Importance of Community Connections to Franchisee Success | FranchiseWire

This week we welcome Laura Darrell, author of The Great Resignation: How coaching and leadership can help you win war for talent. Bringing the credibility of real-life experience and impressive credentials, Laura’s new book explores the underlying drivers of the great resignation. She brings us the insights from global research that is undeniable. Laura shares what millennials and GenZ are demanding from their leadership. It’s so simple yet so overlooked.

On this episode you will get this: the number 1 reason The Great Resignation happened (is still happening) is …. People have options like never before in the history of work. The fall out of working from home and job seekers want quality work.....take a listen here The Recruitment Flex: What Drove The Great Resignation W/Laura Darrell on Apple Podcasts

My guest today is Laura Darrell. Laura is a leadership author, speaker, educator, and former operations and training senior executive. She is known for her commitment to an organizational culture rooted in coaching, development, and appreciation. She has over 25 years of experience leading people and teams at companies such as Starbucks, Apple, or Boston Pizza International, to name just a few. Laura just published her second book “The promotability gap: the real reasons you’re not advancing in your career and what you can do about it”. This is also what we will focus on today! Why do people stagnate in their careers? What’s the secret to get their careers rolling again? Take a listen here Reaching your Goals: Hanna with Laura Darrell on the promotability gap on Apple Podcasts