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Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge

Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge

New research from Fourth finds that 87% of retail leaders are worried about talent shortages in 2023 and almost all employees, (94%), are concerned about the consequences of labor shortages.

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A view from the experts: The opportunities and challenges in US retail

A view from the experts: The opportunities and challenges in US retail

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Hospitality enjoys strong December sales, but fails to hit pre-pandemic heights

Hospitality enjoys strong December sales, but fails to hit pre-pandemic heights

Research from Fourth finds UK pubs and restaurants had best festive season for three years, but sales figures yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

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23 Restaurants

23 Restaurants

Attracting and retaining the right team members in the current labor shortage crisis requires that restaurants compete for talent by putting people first.

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FSTEC 2024

September 16 — 18, 2024
FSTEC 2024

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How to maneuver through marijuana legalization and maintaining a drug free workplace

How to maneuver through marijuana legalization and maintaining a drug free workplace

In this on-demand webinar, Fourth’s Manager of Human Resources Service Team, Natasha Montoya, MHRM-PHR will discuss the current status of marijuana legalization throughout the United States and how employers should handle employees who utilize marijuana for medical purposes versus recreationally and the laws that protect them while trying to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace.

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What does 2023 have in store for the retail industry? Talent shortages, cost of living, and more technology

What does 2023 have in store for the retail industry? Talent shortages, cost of living, and more technology

Years of difficulty and uncertainty in the retail industry have resulted in over half (53%) of retail employees currently feeling overworked and underappreciated, suggests new data from workforce management technology company Fourth.

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Restaurant labor shortages addressed with Fourth’s intelligent workforce management technology

Restaurant labor shortages addressed with Fourth’s intelligent workforce management technology

Fourth has announced that its integrated applications boost staff satisfaction and improve retention by 36%.

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One in nine hospitality jobs still vacant as staffing crisis continues

One in nine hospitality jobs still vacant as staffing crisis continues

New surveys from CGA and Fourth highlight recruitment problems, high churn and rising payrolls ahead of crucial Christmas trading

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KFC

KFC

KFC is a global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand known for its finger-lickin’ good fried chicken. One of the secrets behind KFC’s success, is its focus on implementing reliable demand forecasting and inventory management processes, which have not always been an easy task.

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Fast-rising hospitality leaver rate piles pressure on recruitment and retention

Fast-rising hospitality leaver rate piles pressure on recruitment and retention

More staff are leaving jobs in hospitality now than at any time since the start of the pandemic. The latest data from Fourth, the industry’s leading provider of inventory and workforce management solutions, shows that 8.3% of the workforce left the sector between August and September.

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The Effects of Gossip in the Workplace

The Effects of Gossip in the Workplace

It is given that workplace gossip and behavior can affect employee morale and overall team productivity. Our expert, Neida Vanecek, discusses what employers need to know and how to avoid this and the best practices to follow if such issues arise.

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