The S4labour Blog
Thought leadership, industry commentary and S4labour’s insights… all in one place.
How to Reset your S4Labour Password
We often hear from S4Labour users who wish to reset their password, either because they wish to change it or because they cannot remember the original. Resetting a password is a quick and simple process which can be done by following the process below: Step One On the S4Labour login page input your email address […]
Staffing for December – Top Tips
December is a blessing for hospitality. Bookended by autumn’s dwindling trade and a cold, baron January, the “festive season” represents a sparkling opportunity. Increased footfall and a party atmosphere mean a revenue-boost is all but guaranteed. The best operators will exploit this further, both by maximising immediate profitability and using December to promote the long-term […]
Improving your Sales Forecasting
With the festive season just around the corner, it is important for hospitality businesses to strategically plan for the increased demand during the weeks and months ahead. Accurate sales forecasting will ensure operators get the most from this busy period. Accuracy is Key Many businesses will under-forecast in order to keep labour costs low, and […]
An Integrated Solution is a Better Solution
At S4Labour, we are proud that our labour management system was created by operators for operators. Our people have a wealth of experience gained from backgrounds in all sectors of hospitality, and we continue to manage three food-led destination pubs, two with bedrooms. These provide the perfect environment to ensure our products stay at the […]
S4Labour Featured in Welcome Systems Podcast
At S4Labour, we understand the wide range of systems that contribute to the successful running of a modern hospitality business. We have an active integration with Welcome Systems, market-leading providers of Property Management software. This allows optimisation of scheduling in sites offering overnight accommodation, with demand for housekeeping and food service staff driven by room occupancy rates […]
What we Learned at the Propel Multi Club Autumn Conference
On Wednesday we were fortunate enough to sponsor the final Propel Multi Club Conference of the year. With industry leaders and entrepreneurial talent from a range of sectors scheduled to speak, we were eager to hear what they had to say. With an abundance of knowledge in their respective areas, we were provided with real […]
We’re Sponsoring the Propel Conference
S4Labour are continuing our sponsorship of Propel events with the final Multi-Club Conference of 2017. The conference will take place on Wednesday 1st November at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London. We will have a stand in the refreshments and networking area and will be available throughout the day to discuss controlling costs, driving greater […]
Six Reasons to Work With S4Labour – Quotes from the Best Operators
At S4Labour we work with over 100 of Britain’s best hospitality organisations, ranging from award-winning single site and small multi-site operators right up to some of the country’s best-loved national brands. There are numerous reasons why they find us to be the perfect partner in ensuring their sustained success, but don’t just take our word […]
The Future Looks Bright for S4Labour’s New Graduates
Following the appointment of three new senior employees, S4Labour are delighted to welcome to the company the four members of our graduate programme for 2017. The quartet, who took up their positions at our Oxfordshire head office earlier this month, are Ross Atkinson, Ben Nestel, Jess Stacpoole, and George Tuvey. They were selected from […]
Staffing After Summer – Our Advice
The kids are back at school, there’s a chill to the air, and while we may still be blessed with the odd fine day, autumn is in the air. For most in hospitality, the end of the summer season brings renewed staffing challenges. With sales likely to drop, tightly controlled labour spend once again […]
We’re at the Bar & Pub Show 2017
S4Labour are exhibiting at the Bar & Pub Show at Olympia, London, from October 2nd – 4th. The three-day event, part of the wider Hospitality Show 2017, will bring together professionals from all sectors of the industry. We are exhibiting from stand WF51, situated right next to the Bar & Pub Hub at the […]
S4Labour Clients Win at Great British Pub Awards
The champagne corks were popping as two S4Labour customers saw off stiff competition to take wins at the Great British Pub Awards 2017. City Pub Company’s Temple Brew House, in London, came out on top in the prestigious Beer Pub/Bar of the Year category, while Rumba, in Macclesfield, part of DV8 Bars, was crowned […]