Joe Dowd
Assistant Editor, News Hub at Newsday
Editor & Associate Publisher @LIBN; Int. Editor @JournalRecord OKC;12-time 1st-place news award winner. Author: 'Gods & Firemen' & musical 'Sons of Brooklyn.'
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Dec 6, 2024 |
medium.com | Joe Dowd
Photo by Hannah Wei on UnsplashJoe Dowd·Follow4 min read·--When Maria opened her first restaurant, she thought she had everything figured out. A strong menu, a great location, and a team of passionate employees ready to make her vision a reality. But within six months, she was facing a turnover rate of nearly 50%, staff morale was low, and customer complaints were piling up. “I felt like I was doing everything wrong,” Maria admitted.
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Dec 5, 2024 |
medium.com | Joe Dowd
Joe Dowd·Follow3 min read·--Did you know that 23% of new hires quit within their first 90 days? That’s nearly one in four employees leaving your business before they even have a chance to fully contribute. For small businesses, especially in high-turnover industries like restaurants, retail, and hospitality, onboarding is one of the most overlooked yet impactful processes.
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Dec 4, 2024 |
medium.com | Joe Dowd
Joe Dowd·Follow3 min read·--Photo by Jackson Simmer on UnsplashIf you’re a small business owner in industries like restaurants, retail, or hospitality, chances are you’re no stranger to high employee turnover. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining for your team. But what if the real cost of turnover was much higher than you thought – and you could prevent it with a few strategic changes? Replacing an employee costs more than just their salary.
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May 9, 2023 |
journalrecord.com | Joe Dowd
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Apr 17, 2023 |
journalrecord.com | Joe Dowd
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