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Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat

Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat

Research from CGA by NIQ and Fourth says the optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and the challenge of business rates.

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Intelligent Scheduling — a new era of scheduling.

Intelligent Scheduling — a new era of scheduling.

Wondering what Intelligent Scheduling is all about? In this blog, we give you the rundown on Fourth’s latest release, what it is and why it matters.

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Masters of workforce: Park Plaza and Four Season on how to unlock workforce potential

Masters of workforce: Park Plaza and Four Season on how to unlock workforce potential

For the second webinar in our Masters of Workforce series, Fourth’s Adam Davis is joined by Park Plaza’s Elsa Millansky and Four Seasons’ Mathias Cocuron to discuss how both chains are employing innovative strategies to increase confidence, engagement and retention.

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Restaurant Automation: How To Succeed With It In Your Business

Restaurant Automation: How To Succeed With It In Your Business

Technological advances mean restaurant automation can now be leveraged widely throughout your business. In this article, Fourth breaks down everything you need to know about restaurant automation, from possible applications to planning and executing a restaurant automation project. 

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Masters of Workforce: Episode 2 – Four Seasons & Park Plaza x Fourth: How hotels engage employees to drive memorable guest experiences

Masters of Workforce: Episode 2 – Four Seasons & Park Plaza x Fourth: How hotels engage employees to drive memorable guest experiences

Masters of Workforce: Episode 2 - Featuring experts from Four Seasons and Park Plaza, watch on-demand to hear the strategies these two hotel brands implement to create unforgettable guest experiences by prioritising their workforce.

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Masters of Workforce: Greene King on the value of convincing not cajoling when it comes to tech

Masters of Workforce: Greene King on the value of convincing not cajoling when it comes to tech

Greene King’s Andy Incles joins Fourth’s Barry Lane to chat all things workforce management in the hospitality industry. From insight into the challenges facing the UK’s largest managed pub chain, to the tech and processes they’re putting in place to overcome them, Andy shares his expert insight into how operators can optimise workforce management.

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Garden centres kick off Christmas… in September

Garden centres kick off Christmas… in September

Fourth’s Barry Lane shares his take on September’s Barometer of Trade stats, released last week by the Garden Center Association, highlighting the parallels with the wider retail sector – and where garden centres outperform. 

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How To Use Restaurant Analytics To Boost Your Restaurant’s Performance

How To Use Restaurant Analytics To Boost Your Restaurant’s Performance

As demand volatility increases and costs soar, restaurant analytics is rapidly becoming a must have for restaurants. Learn how restaurant analytics tools can help your business to optimise efficiency, enhance performance and conserve margins.

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Masters of Workforce: Episode 1 – Greene King x Fourth: Managing Expectations – How to engage your workforce in 2023

Masters of Workforce: Episode 1 – Greene King x Fourth: Managing Expectations – How to engage your workforce in 2023

Masters of Workforce: Episode 1 - Hear firsthand how Greene King, the UK’s leading pub retailer and brewer, manages the numerous challenges of engaging their workforce.

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Radical Hospitality Group Deploys Fourth’s Integrated Workforce, Payroll, and HR Management Solutions

Radical Hospitality Group Deploys Fourth’s Integrated Workforce, Payroll, and HR Management Solutions

Discover how RHG implemented Fourth's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and PEO solution to streamline hiring, stay complaint, and to improve operational processes with labor forecasting and payroll.

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Garden Centres enjoy a blooming good August

Garden Centres enjoy a blooming good August

The latest GCA barometer of trade shows garden centres are weathering a challenging economic climate well, helped by diversification. Fourth's Barry Lane explores the highs and lows of August's data, sharing expert insight into how garden centres can supercharge their growth with data and analytics.

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Masters of Supply Chain: Why PizzaExpress is going back to basics

Masters of Supply Chain: Why PizzaExpress is going back to basics

Spencer Playle, Supply Chain Director of PizzaExpress shares his views on the key issues impacting restaurant supply chains following a tumultuous few years for the industry.

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LOOK Cinemas Selects Fourth’s Integrated Workforce Management Solution

LOOK Cinemas Selects Fourth’s Integrated Workforce Management Solution

LOOK Dine-In Cinemas partners with Fourth, integrating their workforce management solution to enhance employee management, streamline scheduling, and improve labor efficiency.

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Restaurant Forecasting: A Comprehensive Guide

Restaurant Forecasting: A Comprehensive Guide

Restaurant forecasting can help to anticipate demand and respond accordingly. Read on to learn everything you need to know about nailing restaurant forecasting.

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Why restaurant managers quit – and how to stop them

Why restaurant managers quit – and how to stop them

Discover strategies to retain skilled restaurant managers, ensuring consistent operations, high customer satisfaction, and long-term profitability.

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Hospitality leaders turn to technology to combat staff retention and churn challenge

Hospitality leaders turn to technology to combat staff retention and churn challenge

Research from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals technology is helping hospitality to improve staffing related challenges.

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In bloom and heading for a boom: why workforce management has never been more critical for UK garden centres

In bloom and heading for a boom: why workforce management has never been more critical for UK garden centres

Evolution of garden centers: From retail to vibrant destinations, powered by innovation and diverse offerings. Tech solutions streamline operations, benefiting both staff and customer experience.

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Masters of Supply Chain: Episode 3 — PizzaExpress x Fourth: The new reality for restaurant supply chains

Masters of Supply Chain: Episode 3 — PizzaExpress x Fourth: The new reality for restaurant supply chains

Masters of Supply Chain Webinar Series, Episode 3: Listen to PizzaExpress' Supply Chain Director Spencer Playle discussing the impact of supply chain fragility on restaurant operators and what the new 'normal' looks like for hospitality inventory management.

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How to create an effective restaurant schedule

How to create an effective restaurant schedule

Are you struggling to create a schedule for your restaurant? In this guide, we walk you through the process of creating an effective restaurant schedule.

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Confidence high amongst hospitality leaders despite ongoing cost and staffing challenges

Confidence high amongst hospitality leaders despite ongoing cost and staffing challenges

Optimism among Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the third quarter in a row, the new Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals.

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