COVID-19 Responding to COVID-19 as a small business: staffing advice & practical steps to follow What does it mean to 'furlough' an employee? How do I record sickness due to COVID-19? We answer these questions and more — in plain English.
People management Labour cost percentages: A guide for restaurateurs [+calculator] - Updated Boost visibility of labour costs with this simple but important metric, and find out how to use it for planning rotas, and reviewing your restaurant's performance.
RotaCloud news Introducing RotaCloud Pro: A new tier of tools & features *Update* It's all systems Pro at RotaCloud — introducing our brand new tier of tools and functionality!
COVID-19 Is a retail recovery on the way? Reasons to be cautiously optimistic 2020 has been a year to forget for most of us — including retailers. But is there hope on the horizon?
COVID-19 How to schedule staff in a fast-paced, ever-changing workplace Healthcare and essential retail rotas were never simple, but now they're more complicated than ever.
COVID-19 Three essential tips for first-time rota planners Current circumstances might mean that you need to build a rota to see your business through the next few months. Here are three rules to follow to get it right.
Driving growth Budget 2020: Key takeaways for small business It wasn't meant to be an emergency budget, but it certainly felt like one.
People management Beyond the Departure Bored: Flexible working and an easier commute Our campaign highlighted the problems with Britain's railway services — but it points to much wider issues.
RotaCloud news RotaCloud 2019 year in review [infographic] See the stats from another exciting year at the RotaCloud HQ!
HR & recruitment Annual leave rules & restrictions: everything you need to know Seven different annual leave restrictions and how to use them.
People management Working Time Regulations: is it time for a change? UK employers could soon be required to record daily working hours for each and every employee.
Self-service rota planning: everything you need to know Fed up with having to micromanage your rota? A self-service approach saves you time without losing overall control.
People management Rota planning in hospitality: 8 steps to success In such a labour-intensive industry, people management is key. Rota planning forms an important part of making sure your people are in the right place at the right time.
Driving growth The essential software toolkit for independent restaurants Software has the potential to revolutionise the way your restaurant operates — but how do you choose the right products that actually generate a return on investment?
RotaCloud news What we learnt at the Health + Care Show 2019 Hundreds of professionals from the care sector visited our stand at the Health + Care Show. Here's what we learnt from them.
People management How to optimise staff coverage on a tight budget It's easy to cut staffing costs in the short term, but making sustainable, long term changes can seem more challenging.
Driving growth Business rates: is now the time for reform? How do you solve a problem like business rates?
Driving growth 10 marketing & tech trends for small businesses in 2019 Marketing and business tech are changing fast. Here's what you should keep an eye on during 2019.
Driving growth Eight of the biggest food and drink trends for 2019 These food and drink trends will define 2019 and could shake up your menus later this year.
Driving growth Six of the biggest marketing fails of 2018 These marketing clangers reverberated throughout 2018. Which of these do you recall - and which have you tried to forget about?
People management UK Government announces workplace reforms: how do they affect you? Everything you need to know about the biggest workplace reforms in more than 20 years.
HR & recruitment Five HR and people management controversies from 2018 From rogue robots to a very public break-up, these incidents have taught us valuable lessons about people management and HR...
Driving growth 40 quick tips for boosting seasonal sales Looking for some inspiration to make this Christmas super-successful at your retail business? We've got some quick tips for online and offline retailers alike.
Driving growth Black Friday: should you bother? Black Friday: a crucial new event in the UK retail calendar, or another unwelcome American import? We look at whether small retailers should bother taking part in this year's Black Friday sales...
People management How to reduce time theft and keep accurate employee time records Hourly employees often 'guesstimate' their timesheets, usually to their benefit! While a few minutes extra pay here and there may seem harmless enough, this type of 'time theft' can soon add up. Here's what to do about it.
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