If you’re looking to start a career in the restaurant or food service industry, you may have seen job postings that mention ServSafe certification as a requirement. But what exactly is ServSafe, why do employers ask for it, and how can you get certified? Let’s break it down in this helpful guide. What is ServSafe Certification? ServSafe is a nationally recognized food safety training program developed by the National Restaurant Association.
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The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a massive social experiment for working from home. For many workers, remote work wasn't a blip of the pandemic but a work structure that lingered long after, especially for white-collar workers. Nationwide, the number of people working remotely jumped from just 5% in 2018 to 13.5% in 2023, according to Census Bureau data.
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Inflation regularly increases the prices of goods, services, and resources, making the cost of living less affordable with a dollar that does not keep up with that growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics clocked the 12-month inflation rate from the end of 2022 to the end of 2023 at 3.35%. Meanwhile, household income estimates shifted a median of 4.22%, but swung as much as multiples above or below that—depending on the city—offsetting or exacerbating the impacts of price changes.
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On-the-job training for managers dropped substantially over the past five years, with major repercussions for their employees and organizations. In 2023, managers received an average of 50 days of on-the-job training, down from about 68 days in 2018, Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. While they still receive about 19 more training days than is typical across all U.S. jobs, this decline could spell trouble for companies.
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