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Tips, guides and free templates for shift management
What to Do When an Employee Is Constantly on Their Phone During Shifts
Ensure your team, especially shift leads, can easily access policies and communicate seamlessly about operational needs. Shifty makes sharing important…
19.10.2026
How to Staff Your Cafe or Restaurant Effectively When You’re Short-Handed (Without Overtime or Service Drops)
It’s 10:00 AM. Your brunch rush starts in an hour, but your opening server just called out sick. Your go-to…
18.10.2026
Free Shift Lead / Shift Supervisor Schedule Template — Weekly Planner
Understanding the core operational details is crucial for building an effective shift lead schedule. Here's a quick look at the…
17.10.2026
Can I Legally Prioritize Holiday Shift Requests for Senior Staff or Parents in My Cafe or Restaurant?
Manage holiday shift requests, create fair schedules, and communicate policies clearly with Shifty. Available on iOS, Android, and Web. Free…
16.10.2026
On-the-Job Training vs. Structured Programs: Which Works Better for New Hires in Your Cafe or Restaurant?
Organizing dedicated training shifts, pairing mentors with new hires, and tracking progress can be a headache. Shifty lets you easily…
15.10.2026
Why Your ‘Optimized’ Restaurant Schedule Is Secretly Burning Out Your Best Staff
Stop juggling spreadsheets and guessing staff availability. Shifty helps you manage employee requests, create fair schedules that prevent burnout, and…
14.10.2026
The Real Cost of Payroll Errors in Your Cafe or Restaurant (and 5 Ways to Stop Losing Money)
Tired of manually tracking down forgotten punch-ins or wondering if you're hitting your labor cost targets? Shifty helps you manage…
13.10.2026
What to Do When an Employee Gets Injured During a Shift (First Aid & Reporting Steps)
Need to find a replacement fast after an incident? Shifty helps you see who's available and manage changes seamlessly.
12.10.2026
How to Collect Staff Holiday Availability & Build Your Restaurant’s Holiday Shift Schedule Faster
Stop wrestling with spreadsheets and paper forms. Shifty makes collecting availability, building your `christmas staff rota`, and sharing your `thanksgivin
11.10.2026
Restaurant Closing Checklist
Clear and wipe down all tables, chairs, and booths. This ensures a clean environment for the next service and minimizes…
10.10.2026