The Challenge of Getting Restaurant Workers to Come Back
Fear of COVID-19 and the pull of enhanced unemployment benefits is keeping employees off the job, but that may not be enough to turn down work
As restaurants gradually reopen for greater levels of dine-in service, employers are faced with the challenge of convincing their workers to come back.
100,000 Restaurant Closures Expected in 2020
As challenging as the past six, COVID-saddled months have been for restaurants, operators don’t expect a near-term reprieve. A majority are still struggling and don’t believe their standing will improve over the next six months, according to a survey released Monday by the National Restaurant Association.
It found nearly one in six restaurants, representing close to 100,000 units, are closed either permanently or long-term. Close to 3 million employees are still out of work. And the Association’s previous target of $240 billion in sales lost by year’s end doesn’t appear to be an overshoot.
How are you adapting?
Restaurants are facing a unique challenge as our country is impacted by COVID-19. The need for patrons to stay home is mandating adaptation in the way we serve. I wanted to share these ideas of how others are adapting to the current crisis in hopes that you will be inspired with ways to innovate your business.
