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7 ways to tackle labour shortages

Mar 27, 2023
7 ways to tackle labour shortages

Industry leaders from across the UK discovered the latest trends and products in the market at the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HRC) event. With labour shortages continuing to be a key challenge affecting managers in 2023, many of the seminars set out to discuss strategies for recruitment, retention and revenue. We’ve summarised the top seven ways operators can tackle labour shortages from industry experts and your peers Marugame, UKHospitality, The Berkely Hotel, and more.

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Vacancies drop but wage bills climb as hospitality tackles labour issues

Mar 9, 2023
Vacancies drop but wage bills climb as hospitality tackles labour issues

Business Leaders’ Survey from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth highlights sector’s investment in jobs and working cultures but a need for more support.

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Fourth wins Stevie® Global Customer Service Team of the Year Award

Mar 6, 2023
Fourth wins Stevie® Global Customer Service Team of the Year Award

Fourth today announced it has been awarded the prestigious Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation, among global technology industries.

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How retailers stay competitive with Workforce Management

Feb 28, 2023
How retailers stay competitive with Workforce Management

The retail industry is highly competitive, and retailers need to constantly innovate to stay ahead. Workforce management can be a critical tool for retailers looking to optimize their operations, control labor costs, and improve the customer experience.

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Hospitality leaders’ confidence rises but soaring costs threaten fragile businesses

Feb 20, 2023
Hospitality leaders’ confidence rises but soaring costs threaten fragile businesses

Survey from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth highlights impact of energy and food price hikes and need for government support.

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Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge

Feb 15, 2023
Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge

New research from Fourth finds that 87% of retail leaders are worried about talent shortages in 2023 and almost all employees, (94%), are concerned about the consequences of labor shortages.

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Hospitality enjoys strong December sales, but fails to hit pre-pandemic heights

Feb 2, 2023
Hospitality enjoys strong December sales, but fails to hit pre-pandemic heights

Research from Fourth finds UK pubs and restaurants had best festive season for three years, but sales figures yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

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Key considerations hospitality operators should know in 2023

Feb 1, 2023
Key considerations hospitality operators should know in 2023

Insights into the UK hospitality Christmas trading and workforce, including key considerations for pub and restaurant operators for 2023.

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Fourth celebrates 10th year in a row Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation

Dec 15, 2022
Fourth celebrates 10th year in a row Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation

At Fourth, we’re proud to announce the renewal of our Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) for the tenth year in a row! This brilliant achievement reinforces our dedication to compliance and recognises our robust, reliable processes that ensure best payroll practices across the retail, leisure and hospitality industries.

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What does 2023 have in store for the retail industry? Talent shortages, cost of living, and more technology

Dec 5, 2022
What does 2023 have in store for the retail industry? Talent shortages, cost of living, and more technology

Years of difficulty and uncertainty in the retail industry have resulted in over half (53%) of retail employees currently feeling overworked and underappreciated, suggests new data from workforce management technology company Fourth.

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Restaurant labor shortages addressed with Fourth’s intelligent workforce management technology

Dec 5, 2022
Restaurant labor shortages addressed with Fourth’s intelligent workforce management technology

Fourth has announced that its integrated applications boost staff satisfaction and improve retention by 36%.

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One in nine hospitality jobs still vacant as staffing crisis continues

Nov 22, 2022
One in nine hospitality jobs still vacant as staffing crisis continues

New surveys from CGA and Fourth highlight recruitment problems, high churn and rising payrolls ahead of crucial Christmas trading

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