The Coming Robot Invasion in Fast Food
I was driving up Woodside Road last week and the KFC store had a huge “Hiring!” banner hanging on the front of the outlet. This caught my attention for two reasons. It’s well established that cost of living on the Peninsula is not amenable to the income generated by low skilled, fast food work. It […]
McDonald’s CSR Commitments Go Multi-tier – But is the Fast Food Giant Ready?
McDonald’s recently announced an important commitment to sustainability by moving to eliminate suppliers that engage in any potential deforestation practices in its supply chain. For quick background reading on the topic, see McDonald’s Corporation Commitment on Deforestation pledge. Here are some highlights: “McDonald’s is committed to eliminating deforestation from our global supply chains. We expect […]
McDonald’s Recalls Shrek Glasses for Cadmium — What is This Toxic Metal and Why is it Used?
McDonald’s is recalling 12 million drinking glasses — most likely sold to children or parents of children — because Federal regulators have determined they contain dangerous levels of the toxic metal cadmium. According to the Chicago Tribune’s breaking coverage of the story, “the glasses have been sold for $2 apiece at McDonald’s restaurants across the […]
Selling that Technology: Functions, Features & Fools
We got a lot of pitches from technology companies at the recent HR Technology show in Chicago. Each of us asked vendors “What are the top 3 things we should remember about your firm?” and often we were met with blank stares; a litany of functions and features; or, that rarest of all, a polished set of messages any analyst or prospect would love.
