Planday, the leading software-as-a-service solution for employee scheduling has raised 3.75 million USD (25 million SEK) from Creandum. Previously, Creandum has backed companies such as Spotify, iZettle, VideoPlaza, Vivino and Autobutler, and has played an important role in their international success. The funding will be spent on expanding Planday to international markets.
It’s true, there really are 53 reasons why you should use workforce management software. A workforce management system is not just another program to install on your computer – it’s the whole package and it can handle everything online from HR to hour registration and scheduling in one single tool.
It’s our pleasure to introduce to you our guest blogger, LeeAnne Homsey. LeeAnne is a customer service expert from Connecticut, USA, with more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry.
An employee can easily go to work in a good mood, do a good job and feel comfortable in his position. But it is the one who is innovative, passionate and engaged who will ensure that there is money in your cash register. It’s therefore necessary for you to spend time on setting some standards as to how you will encourage your employees.
Having an employee handbook is one of the most efficient ways of training your employees in following the right procedures. It functions both as a manual and as protection in any case of rift between you and your staff.
A successful and responsible restaurant manager uses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to find out if effort, time and money are being devoted correctly towards the restaurant’s goals.
If you can provide a better service than your local competitors, you will easily stand out in the crowd. It doesn’t matter if you have a small, medium or large restaurant – good customer service can turn your place into a success.
Your success as a restaurant manager has a lot to do with how well you can keep your staff happy. However, it’s easier said than done being on top of people management.
Three out of four all new businesses fail within two to three years – often due to lack of control. But it doesn’t have to be difficult to keep track of everything.
