Guides
Practical guides for shift management
How to Accurately Forecast Staffing Needs for Your Cafe or Restaurant (and Slash Overtime Costs)
Export your sales data. Don’t just look at daily or weekly totals; dig into hourly sales. Identify your peak hours,…
27.09.2026
Is It Fair to Give My Most Reliable Staff All the Best Shifts This Fall?
Tired of juggling paper requests and trying to manually track eligibility? Shifty makes it easy to manage staff availability, communicate…
25.09.2026
Paper Schedules vs. Shift Scheduling Apps: Which Works Better for Small Restaurant Teams?
Shifty simplifies hourly tracking, helps you avoid costly overtime, and allows you to export accurate payroll data directly to your…
24.09.2026
Why Your New Shift Scheduling App Isn’t Being Used (And How To Fix It)
A scheduling app should *reduce* your workload, not add to it. Shifty is designed by restaurant people, for restaurant people,…
23.09.2026
The Real Cost of No-Call, No-Show Employees in Your Cafe or Restaurant (and How to Stop It)
It’s Saturday morning, 8:00 AM. Your cafe doors open in 30 minutes, and your star barista, Alex, isn’t there. No…
22.09.2026
What to Do When Your Best Employee Suddenly Starts Showing Up Late for Shifts
Handling staff availability changes and tracking lateness can be a headache. Shifty makes it easy to update schedules, communicate with…
21.09.2026
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
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