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Episode 83
23:14
June 20, 2023
Creating a Culture of Acceptance at Red Robin and Wingstop Restaurants
Host:
Guest Speakers:
- Mike Axiotis
This week Karly speaks with Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group President & CEO Mike Axiotis about establishing and operating their Diversity and Inclusion Council and its positive impact on team members.
In this episode, Mike shares LVRG’s strategies to create a respectful workplace and embrace cross-cultural learning.
(01:20) – Introducing Mike Axiotis
(04:35) – Approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion
(07:15) – Establishing and operating the Council
(13:52) – Recruitment and retention
(18:30) – MFHA’s Elevate Program
(20:59) – Refreshing the Council’s leadership
(22:54) – Vulnerability
Resources to learn more:
In this episode, Mike shares LVRG’s strategies to create a respectful workplace and embrace cross-cultural learning.
(01:20) – Introducing Mike Axiotis
(04:35) – Approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion
(07:15) – Establishing and operating the Council
(13:52) – Recruitment and retention
(18:30) – MFHA’s Elevate Program
(20:59) – Refreshing the Council’s leadership
(22:54) – Vulnerability
Resources to learn more:
- Red Robin’s core B.U.R.G.E.R. values
- Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)
- Webinar: Adapting Hiring Practices for a Modern and Diverse Workforce
- Report: DEI Survey & ELEVATE: DEI Framework for the Restaurant Industry https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/research-reports/dei-survey-elevate-a-menu-for-change/
- Article: 'Bottomless Inclusion' on menu at Red Robin franchise group https://restaurant.org/education-and-resources/resource-library/bottomless-inclusion-on-the-menu-at-red-robin-franchise-group/
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