Load management strategies are crucial to success in pro sport -> How they could be the key to employee retention in restaurants.

A short 3 minute read today.

If you follow any of my content, I am sure you have heard me talk about how both measuring, and protecting employee workload is dramatically improving retention rates, and mental health in the restaurant industry.

Well today I am going to explain this a little bit more in detail.

And if you want to know more about the specific strategy, join me here.

Load management has become a game-changing strategy in professional sports, offering a multitude of benefits for athletes and teams. By carefully managing an athlete's training workload, coaches and sports scientists can minimize the risk of injuries and overtraining while optimizing performance.

One of the key advantages of load management is injury prevention. Both mental and physical.)

Through monitoring and adjusting an athlete's workload, the risk of overuse injuries and fatigue-related issues can be significantly reduced. This ensures that athletes stay healthy and can perform at their best throughout the season.

Load management also plays a pivotal role in enhancing overall performance. By providing adequate rest and recovery, athletes can maintain peak physical condition, leading to more consistent and exceptional performances during crucial matches.

Believe it or not, the exact same thing applies in a restaurant environment.

And I am happy to talk you through it... DM me Jim Taylor and lets connect.

Beyond that, load management allows for better planning and decision-making regarding player availability.

This applies to business planning as well...

In conclusion, load management is a winning approach that fosters athlete well-being, boosts performance, and maximizes team success in the highly competitive world of professional sports.

I often get asked, "sure, that sounds good but how does it apply to my restaurant?"

Well, the first two indicators of a business that has crossed into unsustainable workload levels are;

1) Decreased average guest spend -> Because the team literally can't get there to sell them something.

2) Increased turnover levels -> Because the stress levels and burnout are causing the team to look elsewhere.

This also means that strategically lowering workload levels can both lower turnover and increase guest spend. We see it happen all the time at BenchmarkSixty.

Find out more about how we measure this crucial part of the business right here.

And for detailed instruction around how to use it in your restaurant, join me here.

At the end of the day, we all know that the restaurant industry is in dire need of a way to better retain it's talent, and to find a way to lower the crippling turnover rates it continues to see.

And while there is never going to be a silver bullet that will fix it all for good, using a strategy that will proactively protect your team from undue stress, anxiety and burnout is one huge step in the right direction.

Until next week,

Jim

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Oh and one more thought...

Whenever you are ready here are a few other ways I help restaurateurs every day.

• If you are a restaurant operator or owner who realizes that increased productivity, improved employee workload, and lower turnover are the only responsible ways to succeed in our industry these days... I've got you covered. Let's connect for a discussion. DM me at?Jim Taylor , email me [email protected] or you can even text me at 6047898991.

(Again, don't worry, I won't try to sell you anything.)

• If you are a consultant, or service provider to the restaurant industry and you are wondering how to create opportunity, looking to build your business in 2023, or find it to be lonely as a solo-preneur there is a spot for you right?here ?and I would love to meet you.
• Every week, my good friend?Adam Lamb ?and I get on the mic to discuss the real side of the industry.?Turning the Table Podcast ?is on a mission to support the industry, and those who work in it. We are always accepting applications, both for guests on the show, as well as for sponsorship and partner opportunities. DM me?Jim Taylor ?to inquire.