MRM EXCLUSIVE: Attracting Restaurant Employees in the Gig Economy

Uber’s recent entry into the public stock market (and news of Postmates’ upcoming IPO) solidified what’s become increasingly apparent for traditional employers: The gig economy is booming.The independence and autonomy offered by app-driven “gigs” have drawn workers away from more traditional jobs, forcing restaurants to find ways to replenish their vanishing workforce. With 36 percent of U.S. workers now involved in the gig economy, it’s clear that the ability to create your own schedule and communicate through digital platforms act as powerful employee recruiters.

Working-hour constraints and the need for employees’ physical presence limit restaurants’ ability to mimic some of  the perks of malleable “gigs.” Still, businesses can implement policies and technology solutions that stop the exodus of workers to these nontraditional work arrangements. Here are four ways your restaurant can better compete for talent with gig jobs touting freedom and…