People management How to solve your overtime management problems The pros and cons of allowing overtime, plus solutions to common overtime-related problems.
Driving growth 10 easy Halloween marketing ideas for cafes & restaurants Quick & easy ways to take your cafe's Halloween promotions beyond pumpkin-spiced lattes.
HR & recruitment Annual leave rules & restrictions: everything you need to know Seven different annual leave restrictions and how to use them.
People management How far in advance should you send out your staff rota? It pays to send your staff their rotas in advance. But how many days is best?
People management Why keeping your staff waiting for the rota is bad for business [Rota Crimes] Last-minute rotas are seriously bad news — and not just for your staff...
People management Rota planning in hospitality: 8 steps to success In the labour-intensive hospitality industry, people management is key. Here’s how effective rota planning ensures your people are in the right place at the right time.
Driving growth How to identify barriers to small business growth External and internal factors can get in the way of growing your business. Find out what they are and how you can tackle them…
HR & recruitment How to choose between two outstanding candidates: 10 tiebreakers Struggling to choose between two incredible candidates? Here's how to break the deadlock.
People management 6 practical tips to improve employee attendance Creative and effective ways to improve attendance at work and ensure happier staff
Delighting customers 6 ways to increase prices at your cafe or restaurant (without annoying your customers) Sometimes, you have to increase prices just to stay afloat. But there's a right way to go about it...
People management Your first week as a manager: 7 things to remember Taking on a new team can be nerve-racking. Don't miss these seven dos (and don'ts) for your first week as the new manager.
Driving growth 5 ways to get feedback at your café or restaurant Collecting and responding to feedback for your cafe or restaurant will help your business grow and improve
Driving growth How to start a loyalty card scheme for your business Exploring the best loyalty card schemes on the market, plus tips for getting yours right.
Driving growth Mental health support for business owners and managers Simple but effective steps to improve your own mental health and make a positive difference to your company at the same time
People management Why "natsubate" might soon be a common workplace term As heatwaves become more and more common, so might this Japanese word for "summer fatigue".
5 ways staff scheduling software can boost employee experience How to become a more attractive employer — and hang on to your staff for longer.
People management Quiet vs. unhappy employees: Why you should worry about your silent staff Updated June 2022
HR & recruitment The impact of annual leave on recruitment: Are you giving your staff enough time off? Recruiting? The amount of holiday you offer could make all the difference...
HR & recruitment Should it be optional to take leave on bank holidays? The UK’s shared holiday dates have not changed since 1978, and some businesses are starting to move away from compulsory bank holiday leave. But how do you know if you should do the same?
HR & recruitment Beat the backlog: How to avoid the annual leave booking frenzy Preventing leave buildup and holiday bottlenecks at the end of the year and during busy periods
Driving growth 10 podcasts for a happier, more productive working life Relax, unwind, and skill up with these essential podcasts for staff and managers alike.
HR & recruitment An introduction to employee experience (what it is & why it matters) How to be the kind of employer people really want to work for.
HR & recruitment What's it really like being a 'Woman in Tech'? The first in our new blog series examining what it’s like for women working in the technology sector in 2022.
HR & recruitment Employee aftercare: How to part ways with staff on the best possible terms The people-focused side of employee off-boarding.
People management How to reduce stress for shift-based workers: 5 tips for managers Boost productivity and keep stress to a minimum with this actionable advice for managing shift-based workers.
