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Why We Built the Fourth iQ App: Empowering Hospitality Managers with AI

Sep 15, 2025
Why We Built the Fourth iQ App: Empowering Hospitality Managers with AI

Discover how the new Fourth iQ App transforms hospitality management by giving managers real-time AI-driven insights and actions to boost performance, cut admin, and stay guest-focused.

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Why restaurant managers quit – and how to stop them

Sep 20, 2023
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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What should a tipping policy include, and other frequently asked questions about the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023

Jun 28, 2024
What should a tipping policy include, and other frequently asked questions about the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023

Fourth’s Alison Barlow answers operators' questions around The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the “Act”).

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What does the 2024 Autumn Budget mean for UK hospitality?

Oct 31, 2024
What does the 2024 Autumn Budget mean for UK hospitality?

Fourth’s Alison Barlow takes a deep dive into the Autumn Budget – Labour’s first in over 14 years – detailing what the new measures mean for UK hospitality operators.

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What does an incoming Labour Government mean for the UK hospitality industry?

Jul 5, 2024
What does an incoming Labour Government mean for the UK hospitality industry?

Following Labour’s election victory, Fourth’s Alison Barlow discusses what the new government’s pledges could mean for the UK hospitality industry.

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What do you need to know about April’s new neonatal care leave? 

Jan 31, 2025
What do you need to know about April’s new neonatal care leave? 

With the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act coming into force in April, Fourth’s Alison Barlow provides a quick overview of everything you need to know about the incoming legislation.

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Understanding the 2024 Holiday Pay Reforms

Mar 26, 2024
Understanding the 2024 Holiday Pay Reforms

Key changes in holiday pay entitlements, effective from April 2024, aim to simplify how holiday pay is calculated. Learn what the holiday pay reforms are, what businesses should consider when preparing for the reforms and how technology can automate calculations, reduce admin and increase accuracy.

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Under Pressure: How UK Hospitality Operators Are Managing Rising Labour Costs

Aug 5, 2025
Under Pressure: How UK Hospitality Operators Are Managing Rising Labour Costs

Rising labour costs and regulatory changes are putting pressure on hospitality operations. Learn from Fuller’s and see how Fourth is helping operators to optimise scheduling, reduce costs, and stay compliant.

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The Benefits of HR Software | How to Choose HR Software

Jan 31, 2025
The Benefits of HR Software | How to Choose HR Software

Fourth’s team explains the benefits of HR software, detailing how to choose the right HR platform and how Fourth can support HR in your hospitality business.

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The 2022 Hospitality Workforce Report

Nov 8, 2022
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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Shift Pooling: harness the flexibility of your workforce

Nov 27, 2023
Shift Pooling: harness the flexibility of your workforce

Shift Pooling gives hospitality employees more flexibility while enabling operators to maximise labour efficiencies. In this article, we introduce Fourth’s latest capability, highlighting the benefits for workers, managers and operators.

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Restaurant Management: The Ultimate Guide

Dec 5, 2023
Restaurant Management: The Ultimate Guide

From how to motivate teams to the best way to approach technology adoption, you’ll find everything you ever wanted to know about restaurant management in Fourth’s latest guide.

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