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the past few years , a number of structural changes have been tested , including the introduction of a four-day work week . This is designed to offer salaried staff more flexibility within the highly demanding hospitality industry , enabling them to focus their energy on performing in the restaurant whilst on site and completing other admin tasks from home .
Another recently introduced initiative is the KNEAD Life + Style benefits package , a reimbursement program which covers dining , entertainment , gym memberships , dry cleaning , and personal grooming expenses . The purpose of this is to support salaried employees in seeking a healthy work life balance by providing them with the means to enjoy their time away from work and providing them with the necessary respite to ultimately improve focus and enthusiasm levels whilst on the job .
As the company nears its ten-year anniversary , Jason reflects on how far the business has come and projections for the future : “ We always knew we wanted to be bigger than one location or concept , but we didn ’ t expect to grow as quickly as we did . We are thrilled with how far the business has come and look forward to further evolution as our team grows alongside KNEAD . We will continue to capitalize on the goodwill and amazing brands we have created .” Looking to the future , KNEAD is excited to begin growing outside of the mid-Atlantic region , currently considering cutting edge developments in Boston , Philadelphia , and Virginia Beach . Further down the line , the business hopes to experience international growth as it continues to apply the innovation , passion and creativity which has brought it to where it is today . ■
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