Wages, staffing, substance abuse: It"s getting harder to run a restaurant
The food business is notoriously difficult. New state regulations, changing tastes, staffing woes and even global warming are making success tougher to sustain......»»

A reckoning with the dark side of the restaurant industry
In the wake of Anthony Bourdain’s suicide, chefs and restaurateurs speak out about rampant stress, depression and substance abuse in their field and ways to fight back......»»
Google and Ad Industry Accused of “Massive” Abuse of Intimate Personal Data
Google and Interactive Advertising Bureau accused of using personal data to target incest victims, cancer patients, and substance abusers. Last September, a coalition of p.....»»
Federal student-loan repayment program to boost substance-abuse workforce
The Health Resources and Services Administration has launched a national student-loan repayment program to increase the number of professionals fighting the opioid epidemic. Clinicians who apply... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Gun discussions, drug treatment on Mayor Walsh"s health care agenda
Mayor Martin Walsh's health care priorities for the next two years include getting doctors to help prevent gun violence and expanding access to substance abuse treatment, according to a legislative package unveiled Thursday. The mayor’s agenda fo.....»»
Next Avenue: This is what happens to the finances of addicts and their families
A recent study shows how cash outlays for substance abuse can gut savings and pile on debt......»»
Restaurants are scrambling for cheap labor
With fewer teens and young adults holding jobs and other employers raising wages, restaurant chains are trying new ways to attract talent......»»
DeSantis panel delves into substance-abuse funding
Incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis bemoaned Medicaid costs while in Congress and while on the campaign trail, but he is being asked by some members of his health-care advisory committee to consider expanding Medicaid eligibility to people with substance-us.....»»
Louisville restaurants accused of not paying overtime in federal suit
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Louisville's two North End Cafe restaurants, alleging that the restaurant owes more than $130,000 in back wages to at least 18 employees. A DOL spokesperson confirmed to Louisville Business Fi.....»»
The Daily Biotech Pulse: Denali"s Positive Results, Novartis" Substance Abuse Therapy Launch, Medtronic Earnings
Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours. Scaling The Peak (Biot.....»»
The Daily Biotech Pulse: Denali"s Positive Results, Novartis" Substance Abuse Therapy Launch, Medtronic Earnings
Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours. Scaling The Peak (Biotech stocks hitting 52-week highs on Nov. 19) read more.....»»
Exclusive: BofA building owner lands celebrated restaurant team for new fine-dining spot
Most of the city's large restaurant groups are heading in the fast-casual or self-serve direction to curb rising costs and staffing woes. Hi Neighbor, however, has rarely followed the beaten path......»»
Private payrolls rise in October; wages surge in third quarter
U.S. private sector payrolls increased by the most in eight months in October, suggesting overall job growth accelerated this month after Hurricane Florence weighed on restaurant and retail employment in September......»»
Mental health, mentoring program receives $2.2M boost
Compeer Buffalo has received two grants totaling $2.175 million to boost its mentoring programs for youth with mental health disorders. The grants come from two separate federal agencies. A three-year grant for $375,000 from the Substance Abuse and.....»»
Grant awarded to expand opioid treatment to Medicaid population
A three-year federal grant will allow three area health providers to expand access to medication-assisted treatment to Medicaid recipients with opioid addiction. The $1.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.....»»
IBC Foundation gives Caron $185K to support its battle against opioid addiction
IBC Foundation's grant will be used by Caron to expand its substance abuse disorder education and prevention initiatives throughout southeastern Pennsylvania......»»
US Jobless Rate Nears 49-Year Lows, Hurricane Hurts Wages, Payrolls
US Jobless Rate Nears 49-Year Lows, Hurricane Hurts Wages, Payrolls US job growth slowed in September, as Hurricane Florence depressed restaurant and retail payrolls, but the unemployment rate fell to near a 49-year low of 3.7 percent, pointing to a fu.....»»
Uber and Lyft Drivers in Chicago Will Hold Rally to Protest Abuse and Low Wages
“We all like this, we just have to make it work better.” .....»»
"High-need" Genesee County funded for addictions services
With a recognition of high need for opioid treatment programs, Genesee County will receive funding to expand addiction services. The Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Inc. will receive $650,000 in federal funding through the Opioid St.....»»
Is It Time to Invest in Staffing Stocks?
Improving wages and positive economic outlook could drive growthRelated Stocks: RHI, MAN, KFRC,.....»»
As costs rise, Portland restaurant owners say they"re still struggling to find talent (Infographic)
Data from restaurant industry job board Poached shows more than 90 percent of restaurants will hire in next two months, with nearly half saying finding talent is harder than it was a year ago.....»»