Mass closings of brick and mortar businesses all over the UK have prompted the media to forecast “the end of the High Street.” In 2017, more than 5,800 UK stores closed their doors, as did 10,000 more the following year. Some industry insiders say that the so-called legacy retailers have abandoned their stores, leaving charity … Continued
Did you get to work this week, check the calendar and wonder, how is it December!? (Quynh, QA, Copenhagen) You better believe it. Christmas 2019 is here. And if you’re working in retail, here are seven signs Christmas is right around the corner – brought to you in jolly GIFs from the Planday team, because … Continued
Traditional ‘human resources’ (or ‘HR’) is done. Gone are the days of old-school approaches to issues in the office and only dealing with complaints via paperwork. As companies adopt a modern approach to better employee engagement, here is your Planday guide to the best employee feedback tools. What’s changing in people management? “People & Culture … Continued
The Planday team works harder every day so you don’t have to. Every month The Planday Blog dives deeper into our newest and most favourite features to see how Planday gives you faster data to make smarter decisions. This month, we will see how Planday has added more power to your Punch Clock. Feature in … Continued
It might sound cheesy, but having fun and playing games with your team is important. Investing in your team’s wellbeing and making sure they get to know each others’ strengths and abilities can deliver great dividends, no matter how big your business is. First things first: don’t worry! Don’t worry — we get it. A … Continued
What to look for in a Scheduling App? Many businesses have realised how effective a scheduling app can be in managing their workforce and customer accounts. But with so many options available on the market, it’s difficult to know which to choose. Which features should you look for in a scheduling app? How do you … Continued
While it’s only a relatively recent idea, employee engagement has some key economic benefits for businesses and is growing in its use around the world – particularly when you consider the needs of newer generations like Millennials. Employee engagement not only reflects your employees’ happiness and devotion, but it also has an impact on a … Continued
Supervising and managing your employees can be a challenge, but it can also be very rewarding. Effective management means assembling and nurturing a stellar team that will help make your business successful. Of course, some aspects of management are more fun than others. For example, many managers enjoy the big picture stuff, like mentoring younger … Continued
An analysis from Deloitte shows Danish restaurant revenues have surged by 25 per cent in the past four years, restauranteurs must adapt to stay ahead of the increased competition by better managing costs. The Planday Blog caught up with CEO Christian Brøndum to see how Planday helps Danish hospitality operators stay in control of costs. … Continued
As the new Danish Holiday Act comes into force, there are some big changes for businesses and workers. Whether you’ve got your summer plans sorted, you’re looking to maximise days off for events like school holidays or you need to make sure there’s enough people at work to keep things going, Planday has you covered. … Continued
