The hospitality industry has continued to battle its way through a myriad of issues since we released our last Hospitality Workforce Report in August, with spiralling energy costs, high inflation and market instability heavily impacting trading.
Fast-rising hospitality leaver rate piles pressure on recruitment and retention
Nov 2, 2022
Fast-rising hospitality leaver rate piles pressure on recruitment and retention
More staff are leaving jobs in hospitality now than at any time since the start of the pandemic.
The latest data from Fourth, the industry’s leading provider of inventory and workforce management solutions, shows that 8.3% of the workforce left the sector between August and September.
Overlooking modern HR tech can negatively impact retailers
Oct 26, 2022
Overlooking modern HR tech can negatively impact retailers
As high street footfall continues to drop, retailers are feeling the strain. To address the cost of living and high staff turnover issues, retail leaders can use HR technologies to balance their employee’s engagement, satisfaction, and financial well-being.
63% of retail leaders plan to hire more staff with festive season nearly upon us
Oct 20, 2022
63% of retail leaders plan to hire more staff with festive season nearly upon us
63% of retail leaders expect to hire more staff in the remainder of 2022 with the Christmas trading period fast approaching. This is according to market research conducted by the leading retail and hospitality technology company Fourth.
Cost-of-living Support: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?
Sep 29, 2022
Cost-of-living Support: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?
At a time when financial wellbeing support is needed most, new research by our partner Wagestream has found that employees are struggling to make the connection that their employer is often best placed to support them.
A third of retail employees are concerned about fewer customers as consumer confidence dips
Sep 20, 2022
A third of retail employees are concerned about fewer customers as consumer confidence dips
A third (33%) of retail employees expect to see fewer customers amid consumer confidence dips during the cost of living crisis according to market research by the leading retail and hospitality technology company, Fourth.
Hospitality Headcount Hits Two Year High – but Leaver Rate Remains Major Cause for Concern
Aug 1, 2022
Hospitality Headcount Hits Two Year High – but Leaver Rate Remains Major Cause for Concern
Hospitality staffing numbers are nearing pre-pandemic levels, but a series of factors such as increasing rates of pay, high staff turnover, and the changing make-up of the workforce, are piling pressure on employers.
Hospitality Food Costs Soar Up To 40% As Supply Chain Fragility Hits Hard
Jul 18, 2022
Hospitality Food Costs Soar Up To 40% As Supply Chain Fragility Hits Hard
Spiralling costs and major disruption to the supply chain are having a drastic impact on hospitality operators’ food and drinks bills – and profits – according to latest data. A new report from Fourth, the leading global software provider for the hospitality and leisure industries, shines a light on how global events, including the fallout from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, has created unprecedented supply chain issues.
99% Of Retail Leaders Say Talent Shortages Are Still A ‘Worry’ For Their Business
Jun 18, 2022
99% Of Retail Leaders Say Talent Shortages Are Still A ‘Worry’ For Their Business
Almost all UK retail leaders (99%) are worried about talent shortages in their business, with larger retailers most likely to have concerns, according to market research by the leading global software provider for the retail and hospitality sectors, Fourth.