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McDonald’s Franchises Offer iPhones as Hiring Incentive

Workers hoping for childcare, tuition assistance among other benefits

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3 years ago

July 13, 2021

McDonald’s Franchises Offer iPhones as Hiring Incentive — Courtesy of McDonald's

In effort to combat U.S. labor shortages and recruit new employees, McDonald’s (Chicago) franchise owners may offer benefits including eldercare, tuition assistance and childcare, according to Business Insider.

McDonald’s parent company will reportedly co-fund the additional benefits with franchisees. Some franchises are offering iPhones and pay for attending interviews. In May, starting pay at corporate-owned restaurants was raised from $11 to $17 per hour.

Last year, franchise owners began an evaluation of worker compensation, polling 5000 current employees and managers from 750 locations. At the top of the list of requests were increased flexibility and additional training.

Related Topics:human capital labor shortage mcdonald's

Jennifer Acevedo

Jennifer Acevedo is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of VMSD magazine.

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