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August 15, 2019
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Restaurant owners say Quebec needs more immigrants to fill jobs

Quebec's restaurant owners are issuing a cry for help: the province needs more immigrants, they say, to deal with a labour shortage. CTV News Montreal reports.


Foodora union vote ends but fate could rest on if couriers are employees

Foodora couriers in Toronto ended voting on union certification to create Canada's first unionized workforce in the gig economy, but the issue is far from resolved. The Canadian Press/CTV News reports.


Brantford, Ont., pizzeria reopens 2 years after devastating fire

The owners of Maria’s Pizza in Brantford, Ont., showed off their newly rebuilt pizzeria during a grand reopening that included special golden tickets for pizza throughout the day and a heartfelt thanks to their staff and the community that stood by them after fire destroyed the pizzeria two years ago.


Seasonal hiring smarts: the hiring process

Pick up useful tips for improving your seasonal hiring success from a Canadian Federation of Independent Business webinar entitled “Getting smart about seasonal hiring.”
 
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Staff Schedule

Five ways to schedule your staff – profitably

Effective scheduling is a combination of crystal-ball gazing, culture building and data mining with a dash of technology, writes Michelle Brisebois in the latest edition of Canadian Pizza. She explores ways to help you create a restaurant schedule that perfectly matches your business volume – the holy grail all restaurants seek. » Read more
 
Is money everything

Is money everything?

Finding excellent employees is a difficult task, but keeping them is an even greater challenge. With a labour shortage, recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program and other pressures, it is clear restaurant owners must go above and beyond to retain good staff. But does retention always come down to money? Julie Fitz-Gerald explores the question for Canadian Pizza. » Read more
 
Brand ambassadors

Brand ambassadors: How to build a team that cares about your pizzeria

If the people who work for you are excited about being there, it has a positive impact on the strength of your brand. It’s great in theory but how does it look in practice? Hear from two operators on encouraging staff to engage in and advocate for your pizzeria. » Read more
 
Events 
 

YYZ Pizza Week

Sept. 20-29, 2019
Location: Calgary, Alta.
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Canadian Coffee and Tea Show

Sept. 22-23, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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Canadian Pizza Summit

Oct. 21, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ont.
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