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How to create a staff roster

Creating shift rosters is a juggling act. You have to balance employee skills with different personalities, all while taking into account the needs of the business

Workforce management
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What is a continental shift pattern?

There are several shift patterns that make it easier to plan your employees’ shifts, based on their needs and yours. One of them is the continental shift pattern

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Why Changing Jobs Is A Good Thing For Your Career

But as the economy embraces career change as a positive, a new job can be just the step you need to develop your career

Workforce management
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11 ways to make the most of your standup meetings

When done right, team meetings can be a great productivity driver for your company

Business managementLeadership
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Figuring out the Right 12 Hour Shift Schedule for your Business

Here are a few key tips to schedule your staff efficiently and effectively so the job gets done

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How far in advance should you give employees notice of their work schedule?

We’re here to answer all of your questions about providing employees with their schedule; including how far in advance you should send employees their work rota

Business managementProductivity
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The Ultimate Guide to Managing People

Dealing with people, with all of their perspectives, backgrounds and individual strengths, is arguably the most challenging aspect of management

Business managementEmployee engagement
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How to Schedule Your Staff Effectively

Effective management means assembling and nurturing a stellar team that will help make your business successful.

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Employee Scheduling Guide

Learn how to create a work schedule with our complete employee scheduling guide

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The Ultimate Guide to Millennials for the Hospitality Industry

To paint a clearer picture of today’s millennials, we’ve created three imaginary personas. These fictional personas showcase the diversity of this generation, and highlight the varying motives of people in this age group

HospitalityWorkforce management
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How to Fire Someone

Firing someone is never easy. You don’t want to hurt someone’s career, their self-esteem, or their livelihood

Business managementLeadership
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Restaurant Employee Handbook: How to Write Yours

An employee handbook is one of the most efficient ways of training your employees in following the right procedures

Workforce managementHospitality
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5 Tips for Managing Your Restaurant Staff

Your success as a restaurant manager has a lot to do with how well you can keep your staff happy. However, it’s easier said than done being on top of people management

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