The best thing about today’s work environment is that women can really have it all! They are playing key roles across the workforce. McDonald’s is a perfect example of an international company, where women can be spotted everywhere, from the boardroom to the crew room, from the restaurant to the…More
When you step into a McDonald’s restaurant, the first thing that strikes you is the colourful décor, the eager customers, the staff attending quickly to customers, and the sheer energy of the place. This is how it looks anytime of the day you may choose to visit. You start to…More
There’s a saying that though good deeds might seem invisible, they leave an imprint on others’ hearts. If you do good/well to someone, you will see gratitude in their eyes. An example of this occurred at a McDonald’s restaurant on the Mumbai-Kolhapur highway, when a customer who had arrived for…More
Imagining twins in the same room, is hard enough. But to imagine a set of quintuplets, all working at the same place, is unfathomable! Yet, that’s exactly what’s going on at a McDonald’s restaurant in Michigan, USA. The quintuplets – Leith, Lauren, Logan, Lindsey and Lucas Curtis – 18-year-old high…More
Freia David, with Down’s Syndrome, had been working at a McDonald’s restaurant in Massachusetts for the past 32 years. She is such a lovable human being that her employers could not but throw a farewell party for her when she retired at age 52. Freia, pronounced Fry-a, mainly worked at…More
Employees are the backbone of any organization. It is their good work that drives the brand to move forward. Hence, it’s very important to let people know they are doing a good job. During a McCafé Training in Bangalore last month, several employees who went a step ahead in their…More
If you happen to visit the Bedok Interchange McDonald’s restaurant in Singapore, don’t forget to say hello to 92-year-old Goh Gwek Eng. The agile nonagenarian from Singapore is McDonald’s oldest employee working. Goh is a great-grandmother heading a large clan of five children, 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. At the…More
“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” –Walt Disney. Ten years back, Sachin Chitnis joined McDonald’s as a Trainee Floor Manager with an ambition to do a lot more than that. And boy, did he succeed! From a Trainee Floor Manager, to an…More
‘In today’s corporate world, there is an ever-increasing amount of ambiguity that we have to deal with’. This ambiguity makes decision making a complex task. A leader should have the capability to retain his composure, ensure a stress free workplace and be flexible when looking for a solution. Seema Nambiar,…More