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Tips, guides and free templates for shift management
What to Do When an Employee Claims Unfair Tip Distribution in Your Cafe or Restaurant
Shifty helps you track employee hours accurately, which is essential for fair tip distribution, especially for hours-based pooling. See who…
07.09.2026
How to Handle Employee Availability Changes in Your Restaurant Schedule
Stop juggling paper schedules and endless texts. Shifty centralizes availability, simplifies shift swaps, and helps you build conflict-free schedules in…
06.09.2026
Shifty vs Connecteam: Honest Comparison for Small Teams
Choosing the right shift scheduling app can significantly impact the efficiency and harmony of your small HORECA team. Both Shifty…
05.09.2026
Can I Legally Offer My Best Employees More Flexible Schedules or Preferred Shifts?
It’s 4 PM on a busy Friday, the rush is just hitting, and your star server, Jessica, just covered for…
04.09.2026
Employee Self-Scheduling vs. Manager-Created Schedules: Which Reduces Absenteeism for Your Cafe?
Implementing self-scheduling or a hybrid model works best with the right tools. Shifty makes it easy for your team to…
03.09.2026
Why Your «Fair» Shift Schedule Is Actually Unfair (And What to Do)
Tired of endless scheduling conflicts and complaints? Shifty's intuitive platform lets your team submit their availability and preferences, making it…
02.09.2026
The Real Cost of Poorly Scheduling Part-Time Employees in Your Cafe or Restaurant
Tired of spreadsheets and last-minute scramble? Shifty makes scheduling your part-time staff simple, so you can reduce turnover and save…
01.09.2026
What to Do When You Realize You’ve Violated a Scheduling Law (Like Clopen or Minor Hours)
Shifty can help you build schedules that flag potential clopen violations, minor hour infringements, and overtime risks, keeping you compliant…
31.08.2026
How to Optimize Staffing for Peak and Off-Peak Hours in Your Cafe or Restaurant
Sample Hourly Sales & Staffing Needs (Cafes/Restaurants):
30.08.2026
Free Barback Schedule Template — Weekly Planner
Understanding the core operational data for barbacks is essential for creating an effective and cost-efficient schedule:
29.08.2026