Rotaready blog

As hospitality scheduling experts, we frequently hear from businesses exploring Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) as a way to manage overtime costs and provide flexibility for their teams. While TOIL might seem like an attractive...

The hospitality industry is facing a significant staffing challenge, with April 2024 data revealing 107,000 vacancies—a 5.1% rate that exceeds all other UK sectors and is far ahead the 3.2% national average. For many bu...

We can’t quite believe it, but this weekend Rotaready turns 10! In celebration, we’re looking back at our journey so far, including how it all started how our product and team has grown, personal and professional milest...

Workplace rotas come with their own language—U/A, OT, AFD. If you manage shifts in hospitality, retail or leisure, you’ve probably seen these shorthands more times than you can count. They’re not just space-savers; they...

The bar and restaurant industry is no stranger to change and it’s that time of year again when we try to work out what new trends will be shaping the way businesses operate and how customers experience dining and nightl...

As we bid farewell to 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to look back on an incredible year packed with new features & functionalities! From groundbreaking additions like dashboards to handy improve...

Making the decision to introduce new technology to your hospitality business can be a daunting prospect. With identifying the right time to make the move away from manual processes, easier said than done.   You might be...

Working in hospitality is known for often coming with long hours and busy shifts, so it’s easy for staff to feel worn out and quickly become overwhelmed and switched off. Employee engagement is vital to the success of a...

As a hospitality operator, there are likely very few issues that keep you awake at night like staff retention. In an industry with an average of 35% staff turnover, the expense, stress, and pressure on your business of...

Creating a staff rota well in advance can really benefit both employers and employees by ensuring smooth operations and greater work-life balance. But how much notice does an employer have to give for a shift change in...