Home Truths
A reformed workaholic with a demonstrated history of expecting my team to work overtime for free. This details my musings on how to improve the life of those working within hospitality through the lens of a working Mother.
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Moving to the Midlands (opens the original)
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No-one cares like I do... (opens the original)
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Findings from being a happiness judge.. (opens the original)
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Dear Maddy- My owner is so inconsistent. (opens the original)
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Is a 40 hour week realistic if you're the one in charge? (opens the original)
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I have witnessed many of our partners transition their managers from a 48 hour to a 45 hour contract gradually and successfully in recent years. We have seen less long lasting results from the switch to (or restaurants who open with) 40 hour contracts. Patterns are emerging when it comes to which sub 48 hr contracts can succeed, in which businesses and at which level. In my last employed role, I was made to feel as though I had no choice but to be available 7 days a week, be present at least 5 f
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