5 Tips for Optimizing Your Retail Workforce
In today’s business climate, franchisees are under increasing pressure to meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce and to comply with strict legislation that calls for more scheduling reliability for its workers.
While these laws are generally viewed as a win for workers rights, the complexity of putting these laws into practice for employers is often overlooked.
How the Agreement to End ‘No-Poach’ Laws Affects Franchisees
On July 12th, 2018, seven major restaurant chains including McDonald’s, Arby’s, Auntie Anne’s, and Carl’s Jr., reached an agreement with the state of Washington, pledging to do away with so-called “no-poach” hiring policies at the national level. The policy held by fast food chains could deter employees from moving to new locations in the same franchise.
