June 2020 - US Customer Newsletter

With reduced or restructured teams, there is a great opportunity to figure out how to optimize labor. How can you enhance your team’s ability to meet their goals, and reduce the amount of guess work that goes into day-to-day operations? Noodles & Company shares their story on how they approached their own labor modeling journey, effectively reducing labor costs without cutting labor.
 

We spoke to Hal Lawlor, COO of Smokey Bones, to discuss their strategy behind the ghost kitchen partnership with Kitchen United and their focus on enhancing the delivery experience in a recent webinar ‘Smokey Bones Anytime, Anywhere’. Have only a few minutes? We recap the ghost kitchen operations discussion here!
 

Our newest feature will require team members to complete a health survey the start of their shift. The first release debuts essential functionality that will document team members’ health and wellness. We will continue to add new features as we gather feedback on the effectiveness of this initial release. Read on to learn about what is available today!
 

Beginning July 1, statewide minimum wage increases are on tap for select states across the nation. In accordance with local labor laws, HotSchedules will reflect minimum wage rate changes to keep you in compliance. We advise that you check your local department of labor's website for any additional regulations that may apply to your business.
 

Virtual user groups will enable users to connect with peers and HotSchedules solutions experts in a series of intimate, virtual sessions based on topic interest. Members will get access to a private online community, product education, and opportunities to provide product feedback.

Please help us in prioritizing what topics would best support you by taking this 2 minute survey.

If you’d like more information on the virtual user group program, please reach out to  feedback@hotschedules.com.