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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
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
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
Employee Acknowledgment:
15.08.2026
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
Daily Huddles vs. Written Handover Notes: Which Improves Shift Communication & Efficiency for Your Small Cafe?
Shifty helps you easily schedule those crucial 5-10 minute huddle overlaps, ensuring your team has dedicated time for effective communication.…
13.08.2026
Why Your Cafe’s Back-to-School Schedule Is Driving Away Good Employees
It's August, and that familiar dread is creeping in. Your dependable student employees, who were a lifesaver all summer, just…
12.08.2026
The Real Cost of Training a New Restaurant Employee (And How to Reduce It)
Assign trainers, manage availability, and communicate schedules effortlessly. Shifty makes it easy to plan and execute your training blocks, ensuring…
11.08.2026
What to Do When an Employee Shows Up Impaired for a Shift
It’s 5 PM on a scorching August Friday, your patio is packed, and your busiest server just clocked in reeking…
10.08.2026
How to Make Split Shifts Work for Your Cafe or Restaurant (Without Burning Out Your Team)
Shifty helps you build, communicate, and manage complex schedules, including split shifts, right from your phone. See staff availability, manage…
09.08.2026