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

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

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

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 eClock: An accurate, affordable, reliable time and attendance app

Fourth eClock: An accurate, affordable, reliable time and attendance app

Fourth’s brand-new eClock kiosk app is an automated time and attendance solution for businesses to take control of labour costs, ensure accurate payroll and manage productivity. Fourth eClock captures data in real-time, automatically synchronising and integrating with Fourth’s Scheduling and Payroll solutions, to drive efficiencies and enable workers and managers to do more with less.

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23 Restaurants

23 Restaurants

Attracting and retaining the right team members in the current labor shortage crisis requires that restaurants compete for talent by putting people first.

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

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

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

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

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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A View from the Experts: The Shape of Retail 2023

A View from the Experts: The Shape of Retail 2023

Post-pandemic, many retailers were hopeful for sustained growth and recovery. Instead, they face rising inflation, and a cost-of-living crisis, and have seen the day-to-day cost of running a brick-and-mortar store peak.

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KFC

KFC

KFC is a global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand known for its finger-lickin’ good fried chicken. One of the secrets behind KFC’s success, is its focus on implementing reliable demand forecasting and inventory management processes, which have not always been an easy task.

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The 2022 Hospitality Workforce Report

The 2022 Hospitality Workforce Report

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.

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