Owner and founder of an ambitious, award-winning fried chicken restaurant shares why human resources is more important than fried chicken to their concept. His TEDx presentation shares an insightful perspective about HR as an effective tool to break the cycle of poverty while solving a debilitating economic crisis for employers.
Currently, Joe is launching Hot Chicken Takeover - a new restaurant concept earning significant acclaim in central Ohio while providing supportive employment to dozens of adults affected by homelessness, incarceration, and poverty. This business models is founded on success Joe had previously while launching Freshbox Catering for Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio.
He’s also served as an adjunct instructor at the Fisher College of Business and the John Glenn School of Public Affairs (The Ohio State University) and maintains seats on local boards related to issues of workforce development.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx