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Tips, guides and free templates for shift management
How to Offer Guaranteed Minimum Hours to Retain Your Best Part-Time Staff (Without Hurting Profitability)
Managing minimum hour commitments while optimizing for demand is complex. Shifty helps you build schedules faster, track actual vs. guaranteed…
20.09.2026
Free Moonlighting / Second Job Policy Template for Restaurants & Cafes
Create schedules in minutes, notify your team instantly, and handle shift swaps without the chaos. Available on iOS, Android, and…
19.09.2026
Can I Legally Set Minimum Availability Requirements for My Part-Time Cafe Staff?
Managing shifting availability, especially for a part-time crew, can feel like a full-time job. Shifty lets your team easily submit…
18.09.2026
Informal Feedback vs. Structured Reviews: Which Boosts Employee Growth & Retention in Your Restaurant?
Tracking employee availability, shift preferences, and even skill development becomes seamless with the right tools. Connect feedback directly to your…
17.09.2026
Why Your Understaffed Cafe Is Secretly Losing You Money (And How to Fix It)
Shifty can help you create fair, balanced schedules that minimize burnout and keep your team happy. Manage availability, track hours,…
16.09.2026
7 Rules Every Cafe Manager Needs for a Fair & Firm Attendance Policy
Stop chasing down clock-in times and guessing who's late. Shifty streamlines your scheduling and helps you keep an eye on…
15.09.2026
What to Do When an Employee Refuses a Task During a Busy Shift
Shifty isn't just for schedules. You can use its communication features and shift notes to quickly document critical shift events,…
14.09.2026
How to Keep Staff Productive During Slow Shifts in Your Cafe or Restaurant
Stop relying on handwritten lists that get lost. With Shifty, you can assign specific tasks directly to shifts, ensuring nothing…
13.09.2026
Free Brewery / Taproom Schedule Template — Full Team Planner
Running a successful brewery or taproom is a delicate balance of crafting great beverages, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and, crucially,…
12.09.2026
Should I Switch to Fixed Schedules for My Core Restaurant Team This Fall?
Sick of last-minute changes and manual calculations eating into your time and profits? Shifty helps you build stable schedules, track…
11.09.2026