Registration is now open for our next Hospitality Hires Chicago hiring event Wednesday, September 25 at the Palmer House Hilton. Sign up now for the opportunity to interview and hire pre-screened candidates seeking career opportunities in hospitality. Contact Matt Quinn to learn more. 

ICYMI: the Chicago Gourmet 2019 Main Event schedule is now live!   Click here to view the show-stopping list of tastings, seminars, demos, and book signings from your favorite chefs.

Does your team need help driving catering sales? The IRA is joining forces with The Catering Institute Thursday, October 3 to bring you our Cold Calling: Finding Your Sales Voice Workshop.  Click here to register. IRA members receive $50 off.

There are several new laws impacting Illinois restaurants. Join IRA Advisory Cou ncil member and Laner Muchin hospitality attorney Rob Bernstein Wednesday, October 30 for a complimentary seminar on key labor and employment issues impacting the industry.
Specialty and Medical Benefits: A Grand Duo 

Employers looking to save money on health care costs might consider skipping specialty benefits such as vision, dental or disability during open enrollment - the time each fall when millions of Americans select or switch their health benefits for 2020.

But there are compelling reasons why employers should consider obtaining this type of coverage.

Click here to learn more from UnitedHealthcare .
Top Restaurant Safety Risks, by Marty Collins of EMPLOYERS  

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.9 million workplace injuries were reported in 2015. Of that 2.9 million, a staggering 97% of those injuries occurred in service industries including restaurants, bars and coffee shops. 

With such alarming statistics, it’s important for restaurant owners to foster a safe workplace.

Check out Marty's list of common restaurant risks to address in order to make your business safer.