Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 38

by Christina Bodanza, CEC, CDM, CFPP, CDP, PCII
The Challenge of
Managing Paid
Time Off
We've all heard it while relaxing with colleagues. After
the small talk and shared collaborations, the conversation
ultimately lands on the subject of time off-or the lack
thereof. Like a competition, the balance of missed paid time
off (PTO) becomes a gauge of dedication to the job. How
much was left on the table, or commuted to the following
year? Extra points are earned if missed days-off are excluded
from the total. This one-upmanship continues until the
" highest " score signifies the victor-the most passionate and
committed employee of the year, who worked tirelessly both
on and off the clock, on and off the road, day in and day
out.
As leaders, we know that our associates' value set schedules,
routine patterns, and the need to recharge and spend
quality time with family. The pandemic and current labor
shortages have seemingly thrown all that into disarray. How
can we respect days-off when we don't have enough staff
to cover for days-on? The nationwide lament about " The
Great Resignation " has somehow overshadowed the biggest
contributor: " the great burnout. " Every employee-from
hourly, to managers, to salaried and beyond-is pulling
shift after shift with no end in sight. Despite higher wages,
and multiple tiers of hiring bonuses and employee perks, our
most valuable assets continue to leave us. In droves.
STRATEG I ES FOR GRANTING PAID
TIME OFF
To stop this mass exodus, here are some no-nonsense
ideas to provide flexible solutions in meeting workload
reduction and granting PTO requests. These techniques
are generally workable across the spectrum of job duties
and responsibilities. We all understand the importance of
taking time to recharge, reset, and re-emerge refreshed and
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022

My Recipe for Success
Foodborne Illness - Revisiting the Basics
Time, Temp, and Taste: Cooking Food to Safe Temperatures Without Compromising Quality
Malnutrition: Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Strategies for Moving Forward
Are You Ready for Your Inspection?
ACE Preview
The Value of Multiple Certifications
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
I Was in Jail Last Week: A Look at Correctional Food Service
Top 10 Tips for Effective Team Meetings & Huddles
Versatility: Making Ingredients Work for You
The Challenge of Managing Paid Time Off
Handling a Complaint or Grievance: Simple Steps to Success
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Cover1
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Cover2
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 1
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 2
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 3
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 4
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - My Recipe for Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Foodborne Illness - Revisiting the Basics
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 7
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 8
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 9
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Time, Temp, and Taste: Cooking Food to Safe Temperatures Without Compromising Quality
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 11
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 12
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 13
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Malnutrition: Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Strategies for Moving Forward
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 15
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 16
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 17
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 18
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 19
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Are You Ready for Your Inspection?
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 21
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 22
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 23
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - ACE Preview
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 25
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - The Value of Multiple Certifications
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 27
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 28
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - I Was in Jail Last Week: A Look at Correctional Food Service
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 31
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 32
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Top 10 Tips for Effective Team Meetings & Huddles
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Versatility: Making Ingredients Work for You
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 35
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 36
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 37
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - The Challenge of Managing Paid Time Off
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 39
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 40
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 41
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - Handling a Complaint or Grievance: Simple Steps to Success
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 43
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 44
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 45
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 46
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - March/April 2022 - 48
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