The subject has been making headlines for several months already. The labor shortage in Quebec is hitting a high number of restaurants. The raiding between the competitors is commonplace and we literally tear the staff. Owners must be resourceful to keep the best. Nevertheless, the problem is far from settled.
Thus, other solutions, more drastic ones, must be put forward by the managers. From now on, it's not uncommon to hit the doorbell in the middle of the afternoon at Tim Hortons, for example.
This is because of the lack of staff, we must close after dinner time to take care of the household. This situation is sometimes applied in the short term, for example during student-employee exam periods.
Of course, it is unthinkable to empty a trash can during the busy midday with a small number of employees who must put all their efforts on customer orders.
On other occasions, it is the dining room that is closed during lunch time, or even dinner, when only the driving service is open.
Franchisees are also lucky enough to be able to exchange employees, even if this alternative is rather rare. To convince them, travel expenses are reimbursed for employees working shifts at out-of-town locations.
It is often said that word of mouth and recommendations are the best ways to recruit. That's why owners give gift cards and other privileges to those who can refer them to the next pearl.
So what is the best solution?
