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25 restaurant interview questions to help you hire the right team
Hiring isn’t easy, especially when you work in a busy—and let’s face it, sometimes frantic—environment like a restaurant. So, what restaurant...
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Apps to help increase employee productivity for hourly and shift workers
No team can be productive every minute of every day. But increasing your employee productivity while at the same time keeping employee...
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Is a biometric time clock right for your small business?
Managing your team’s working hours can often feel like a demanding task that requires constant attention. If you’re seeking a more...
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6 reasons your business needs an employee time clock app
Keeping track of employee hours worked and payroll is an important part of any business. Additionally, employers must comply with federal and...
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Retail time tracking challenges and how to overcome them
Retail time tracking is just one of the things that a business owner needs to, well, keep track of. You’ve got shifts to manage , payroll...
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Clopening shifts: What they are and how to avoid them
A clopening shift is when an employee closes shop and returns hours later to perform opening duties. These shifts are most commonly an issue in...
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The complete guide on how to run a daycare successfully
A lot goes into running a successful daycare. Beyond the obvious caring and nurturing of young minds, there’s also the administrative side of...
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Hiring your first employee: What you need to know as a small business
Pop the bubbly (or your beverage of choice) because it’s official—it’s time to hire your first employee. As a small business owner, hiring your...
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Stop timesheet errors: digital timesheets to save you time and money
Timesheet errors aren’t just annoying—they’re costly. When your teams don’t have the right tools to keep their shifts organized and tracked, your...
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The ins and outs of employee promotion for hourly and shift workers
When it comes to the concerns and goals of your employees, you can bet that employee promotion is at the top of everyone’s list. The chance for a...
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How to make a shift schedule: everything you need to know
Shift schedules are tricky things. There are so many types of shift schedules, where’s a business owner to start? In this article, we explain...
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Get the most out of team meetings: insights for restaurant, retail, and service teams
For service-based teams, team meetings play a vital role in fostering collaboration, aligning goals, and driving success. But planning and...
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Employee retention strategies: how to keep your best employees
The “Great Resignation” is upon us and you can’t ignore it. At least, not if you’re hoping for a thriving business. If it isn’t already on...
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What’s the best employee time clock for your small business?
Across companies large and small, time clock apps are becoming more and more popular. Thanks to mobile technology, they’ve become a go-to...
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Employee engagement strategies that will boost employee retention
Want to hear something scary? Only 36% of the world’s working population is actively engaged in their jobs . Having employee engagement...
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5 essential time clock rules for hourly employees
Managing employee hours, payroll, and compliance with state and local regulators are crucial aspects of any small business. If hours worked or...
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Shift management: tips, tools, and best practices for your small business
You know that feeling of being in the right place at the right time? Well, that’s not serendipity: that’s shift management. Shift management...
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Homebase vs. HotSchedules: Which Is Best for Your Business?
Scheduling is crucial in a small business that relies on hourly staff, but it can feel like juggling plates at the best of times. Writing...
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The 7 best time clock kiosk apps for 2023
Today’s time clock apps are so accurate, accessible, and affordable that they’ve made traditional punch clocks and spreadsheet systems irrelevant...
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Employee time-off requests: Your top 10 questions answered
As a business that cares about employee wellbeing, of course you want to build a company culture that encourages people to take time to recharge....
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10 tips for how to reduce labor costs in your retail business
Running a retail business is rewarding, but it can also be expensive. From managing inventory to staying on top of location leases to the cost of...
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Retail onboarding: a step-by-step guide
A great retail onboarding is foundational for the success of your business—and your employees. If you’ve found some well-rounded team members to...
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Unauthorized overtime: What it’s costing you and how to prevent it
Unauthorized overtime can cause major problems for your small business. Higher costs, lower worker morale and productivity, and higher turnover...
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Your guide to the employee time clock
TypeAn employee time clock can be so much more than just a way to punch in and punch out. With the right kind of time clock for your business,...
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8 strategies to create a positive company culture in your restaurant
Company culture in the restaurant industry has gotten a nasty rap lately. Whether it’s a celebrity chef screaming profanities in the kitchen or...