Holy Guacamole
This podcast released an episode every week between 2020 and 2023. The idea was to share first-hand stories from restaurant owners, cafe owner, travel businesses and more.
PODCAST
BIZ TIPS: MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUR RESTAURANT STAFF
Mental health among restaurant staff is finally gaining attention. By that I mean, we in the industry have known this topic for a long time—that everyone in our industry has extra - ordinary, perhaps superpowers mentally…until they don’t.
Mental health among restaurant staff is finally gaining attention. By that I mean, we in the industry have known this topic for a long time—that everyone in our industry has extra - ordinary, perhaps superpowers mentally…until they don’t. Mental health deserves a reboot. Some owners are taking about mental health, and taking strides to make help available to staff. If you are suffering from your own mental health, please reach out for professional help.
Here are the resources mentioned in this episode. They are not complete, and they do not solve mental health
Online Therapist: Better Help
EFT and The Tapping Solution App
Meditation and the app Calm
Yoga to Meditation: Martha McAlpine
BBC Podcast that takes you out into nature Plodcast
Fitness and mental health app (mainly audio, video available) AAPTIV
BIZ TIPS: RETENTION & REHIRING
When you are in your hiring mode do not forget the topic of retention and your rehiring policy. Listen to see if it gives you a new perspective.
As a restaurant strategist and, of course, podcast host, I regularly help owners rethink how they hire, retain and build a positive culture for staff and -- of course -- guests. When you need a form, rubric or SOP reach out. When you find you need to revamp your employee review procedure and set a strong disciplinary action know that you can ask. email martha@marthalucius.comor phone me at 410.963.6431
When you are in your hiring mode do not forget the topic of retention and your rehiring policy. Listen to see if it gives you a new perspective.
As a restaurant strategist and, of course, podcast host, I regularly help owners rethink how they hire, retain and build a positive culture for staff and -- of course -- guests. When you need a form, rubric or SOP reach out. When you find you need to revamp your employee review procedure and set a strong disciplinary action know that you can ask. Email martha@marthalucius.com or phone me at 410.963.6431

