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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...

Creating a staff rota might seem straightforward, but there’s more to it than simply filling out a template. A well-structured rota can make a big difference in balancing the needs of your team and ensuring smooth opera...

It can cause a logistical nightmare for operators when you hit a peak operating season like December and find your staff have a bunch of holiday days stacked that need to be used by January 1st. But is there a reason wh...

Distributing pooled tips fairly among staff is essential under the UK’s new tripping law, but when you’re running a busy venue, it’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed with what should be going where. Having a system...

Struggling to keep your venue fully staffed during peak times without overspending? Seasonal staff could be the answer. Rotaready users love how we help to simplify workforce management with our smart rota software. By...

Team members that feel happy and secure in their roles are more likely to stick with their employer long term. But how do we create that security for new people joining our team? The onboarding process in your hospitali...

The challenge of retaining staff in the hospitality industry is nothing new, but over the past few years it’s become increasingly difficult to find and recruit quality staff; and so retaining the team members you alread...

In the hospitality industry, having a reliable team that meshes well is key to success. But high staff turnover continues to give operators sleepless nights; so, what can you do to tackle it? If you run a restaurant, ba...

Making sure tips are fairly shared among staff has always been a challenge for hospitality businesses, and with the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 now in effect, it’s more important than ever to stay on to...