Employees must understand that “gifting” friends and family members meals is considered theft. BurgerBusters’ Employee Meal Policy No. 1003 states, “Employee meals are intended for the employee only and cannot be used to purchase food for friends or family members.” Unfortunately, not all employees are complying with our policy.
We found meal theft in 13 of the first 17 audits which equates to 76% of stores with discovered meal theft. Meal theft averaged $6.38 per store per day. If every store had just $6.38 in unauthorized meal discounts / food going home / or grazing (jumping on line and making a “snack”) the total cost would be $931 a day for the company.
Our Asset Protection Department discovers meal abuse all the time. When meal abuse is discovered during an investigation the District Manager of that store will be notified. Violation of this policy may result in forfeiting all employee meal privileges and will subject the employee to further disciplinary action up to and including termination.
On a more positive note, BurgerBusters is making it easier than ever to enroll in your benefits, when and where you want.
Open enrollment is coming soon, and this year we are partnering with Businessolver to deliver a new, improved benefits experience. You will have access to a new website, an easy-to-use mobile application, and even a tool to help you make your best decisions.
Businessolver helps employers like BurgerBusters deliver great service to employees. We chose them because they offer market-leading technology and personalized service to provide the level of support you need to make the most of your benefits.
Look for more information about open enrollment and our new benefits solution soon.
By: Kirk Jester
Director of Human Resources
