Should You Hire Back a Fired Barista?

Boy oh boy this is a hard question. The initial reaction you might have to this will depend on your position in the cafe, your knowledge of the circumstances around the firing, and your ability to consider more than just the individual in question. In other words, it depends.  On today's Shift Break we will be talking about how to think about this question and what areas need to be considered before you give a definitive answer that may have unintended consequences on your coffee shop, and more importantly, the people that work in and frequent it.  Listen to these related episodes next:  Two responses to Accountability It's not You, It's Me Passive-Aggressive Management  When Patience is not a Virtue Why You Need to Back up Your Policies 301 : Hiring and Training for Excellence 329 : How to Teach Company Values to Your Staff   Visit our Sponsors!!! The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com   Custom branded mobile apps for your shop! www.espressly.co