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How to Cut Overtime Costs in Your Cafe or Restaurant Through Smarter Scheduling
Guides

How to Cut Overtime Costs in Your Cafe or Restaurant Through Smarter Scheduling

A smart scheduling app can prevent early punches and late clock-outs by setting strict rules and requiring manager approval for…

23.08.2026
Saturday Night Prep Checklist for Restaurants
Checklists

Saturday Night Prep Checklist for Restaurants

Saturday night is often the busiest and most profitable night for restaurants. A well-orchestrated evening doesn't just happen; it's the…

22.08.2026
Can My Cafe Legally Deny Staff Vacation Requests When We're Already Short-Staffed in August?
Guides

Can My Cafe Legally Deny Staff Vacation Requests When We’re Already Short-Staffed in August?

When you're juggling multiple vacation requests, student staff leaving, and needing to quickly fill gaps, a robust scheduling app like…

21.08.2026
On-Call Staffing vs. Flexible Part-Time Schedules: Which Controls Labor Costs Better for Variable Demand?
Guides

On-Call Staffing vs. Flexible Part-Time Schedules: Which Controls Labor Costs Better for Variable Demand?

Managing diverse part-time availability and dynamic shift swaps can be a headache without the right tools. Shifty makes building, sharing,…

20.08.2026
Why Your Best Employees Are Quitting Right After The Summer Rush
Guides

Why Your Best Employees Are Quitting Right After The Summer Rush

Stop the chaos and start retaining your best staff with transparent, predictable scheduling. Get started with Shifty to build better…

19.08.2026
The Real Cost of Last-Minute Shift Changes in Your Cafe or Restaurant
Guides

The Real Cost of Last-Minute Shift Changes in Your Cafe or Restaurant

Shifty empowers your team to manage their own swaps, submit availability, and view schedules instantly – cutting down your reactive…

18.08.2026
What to Do When an Employee Is Caught Stealing from the Till
Guides

What to Do When an Employee Is Caught Stealing from the Till

Keep your team informed about cash handling policies, shift duties, and more with Shifty's integrated communication tools. Ensure everyone knows…

17.08.2026
How to Create Flexible Schedules to Retain Student Staff for Fall
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How to Create Flexible Schedules to Retain Student Staff for Fall

Stop playing phone tag for shift changes. Shifty makes it easy for your team to swap and drop shifts, giving…

16.08.2026
Free Split Shift Agreement Template Template for Restaurants & Cafes
Policies & Forms

Free Split Shift Agreement Template Template for Restaurants & Cafes

Employee Acknowledgment:

15.08.2026
Should I Offer More Flexible Schedules to Keep Student Staff Through August & Early Fall?
Guides

Should I Offer More Flexible Schedules to Keep Student Staff Through August & Early Fall?

Managing diverse student availabilities doesn't have to be a nightmare. Shifty's intuitive scheduling features make it easy to see who's…

14.08.2026
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