The S4labour Blog
Thought leadership, industry commentary and S4labour’s insights… all in one place.
February Like for Likes Up for S4Labour Customers
Analysis of over 100 organisations using S4Labour showed positive sales growth for the majority of operators last month. Our latest research into revenues at operators across all sectors of hospitality revealed an average increase in sales of 0.2% on February 2017 levels. This was primarily driven by wet-led businesses, which enjoyed on average a 4.8% […]
First Class Multi-Site Operators Join S4Labour
2018 has already seen a number of superb multi-site operators begin using our industry-leading S4Labour workforce management and HR software. Increasingly, business leaders are recognising the value our systems bring them to reduce costs, increase sales and service levels, and improve processes, and are eager to come on board. Our newest clients include Butcombe Brewery‘s 24-strong […]
Our Advice On How To Fall In Love With Valentine’s Day
Hospitality venues can look forward to Valentine’s Day as an opportunity for increased footfall and boosted sales. However, Valentine’s Day isn’t always a day that managers love. Here’s our advice on how to make this year’s event a success. Boost Sales Valentine’s Day is a great way for operators to drive increased sales. Being a […]
Our Research Featured in the Morning Advertiser – Christmas Day Significance Grows
By working intimately with some of hospitality’s biggest and best operators, we are able to gain valuable insight into the industry’s trading conditions and trends. Taking data from over 100 organisations who use our S4Labour labour management software, our new research, which has been featured in the Morning Advertiser, has revealed that Christmas Day is […]
Top Tips for Upselling
January brings a sharp decline in sales across hospitality, and optimising sales revenue is a hot topic once again. Our recent analysis found that certain industry sectors have suffered as much as a 60% drop in sales this month compared to December trading. If businesses are to thrive at this barren time of year, upping […]
Our Research – January Sees Sharp Sales Decline
2018 is now two weeks old. January, typically the hospitality industry’s quietest month, is half gone, and the impact to sales for many venues has been dramatic. Trading Style Trend from Dec (Nov) Late Night -60.8% (-28.2%) Hotels -40.6% (-21.1%) Food-Led Pubs -35.5% (-9.9%) Restaurants -32.8% (-14.7%) Wet-Led Pubs -32.4% (-21.3%) Taking data from our […]
We’re Exhibiting Soon…
February promises to be an exciting month, as S4Labour are exhibiting at two of hospitality’s biggest trade shows in London. First up is Pub18, the UK’s only dedicated pub industry show, which opens its doors at Kensington’s Olympia on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th. Two weeks later we will be taking our place amongst […]
Top Tips for Writing an Efficient Rota
2018 is upon us, but for hospitality operators, the new year is all too often not a happy one. After December’s glut of sales, January can feel like a famine. With the public watching their waistlines and looking after the pennies once more, footfall at most sites will be down causing revenue to suffer. More […]
Our Advice for Business Success During Dry January
After a few too many pigs in blankets and countless celebratory Christmas drinks, January is viewed by many as a chance to kick-start a healthier lifestyle and reduce spending on food and drink after an indulgent festive period. Over 3 million people have said that they plan to give up alcohol during the first […]
S4Labour Partners with Tahola to Deliver Integrated and Innovative Solutions
We are delighted to announce that we have established an integration with leading data and business analytics providers Tahola. We will work together with Tahola to provide the hospitality industry with a solution that meets organisations’ labour management and business intelligence requirements. This will result in reduced costs, improved processes, and increased revenue for operators. […]
S4Labour Customers Nominated for Publican Awards
Congratulations are in order for three S4Labour clients who have been confirmed as finalists at the 2018 edition of the prestigious Publican Awards. Seafood Pub Company will vie to claim the hotly-contested Best Food Offer category, an accolade they previously won in 2015, while Anglian Country Inns beat off stiff competition to take their place […]
Our Advice for a Successful Christmas
The festive period is a bustling time of year for hospitality businesses. Within it lies an opportunity to impress your customers and boost your sales. Providing customers with exceptional service during December is a sure-fire way to drive repeat custom during the following months. Here’s our advice on how to make this Christmas a roaring […]