63% of retail leaders plan to hire more staff with festive season nearly upon us
Oct 20, 2022
63% of retail leaders plan to hire more staff with festive season nearly upon us
63% of retail leaders expect to hire more staff in the remainder of 2022 with the Christmas trading period fast approaching. This is according to market research conducted by the leading retail and hospitality technology company Fourth.
99% Of Retail Leaders Say Talent Shortages Are Still A ‘Worry’ For Their Business
Jun 18, 2022
99% Of Retail Leaders Say Talent Shortages Are Still A ‘Worry’ For Their Business
Almost all UK retail leaders (99%) are worried about talent shortages in their business, with larger retailers most likely to have concerns, according to market research by the leading global software provider for the retail and hospitality sectors, Fourth.
A third of retail employees are concerned about fewer customers as consumer confidence dips
Sep 20, 2022
A third of retail employees are concerned about fewer customers as consumer confidence dips
A third (33%) of retail employees expect to see fewer customers amid consumer confidence dips during the cost of living crisis according to market research by the leading retail and hospitality technology company, Fourth.
Confidence high amongst hospitality leaders despite ongoing cost and staffing challenges
Aug 30, 2023
Confidence high amongst hospitality leaders despite ongoing cost and staffing challenges
Optimism among Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the third quarter in a row, the new Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals.
Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat
Nov 22, 2023
Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat
Research from CGA by NIQ and Fourth says the optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and the challenge of business rates.
Fast-rising hospitality leaver rate piles pressure on recruitment and retention
Nov 2, 2022
Fast-rising hospitality leaver rate piles pressure on recruitment and retention
More staff are leaving jobs in hospitality now than at any time since the start of the pandemic.
The latest data from Fourth, the industry’s leading provider of inventory and workforce management solutions, shows that 8.3% of the workforce left the sector between August and September.
Fourth and Automated Analytics launch AI powered recruiting for hourly employees
May 18, 2023
Fourth and Automated Analytics launch AI powered recruiting for hourly employees
Fourth and Automated Analytics announce an exclusive partnership Automated Analytics to offer rapid recruitment via AI-powered programmatic bidding to US customers.
Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge
Feb 15, 2023
Fourth finds 87 percent of US retailers name talent shortages as major 2023 challenge
New research from Fourth finds that 87% of retail leaders are worried about talent shortages in 2023 and almost all employees, (94%), are concerned about the consequences of labor shortages.
Fourth to Acquire PeopleMatter and Hiring Manager to Complement End-to-End Workforce Management and Operations Product Suite
Oct 6, 2021
Fourth to Acquire PeopleMatter and Hiring Manager to Complement End-to-End Workforce Management and Operations Product Suite
Together with Fourth, PeopleMatter’s vertically focused applicant tracking software allows restaurant, hospitality, and retail operators to seamlessly find and onboard hourly talent
Fourth wins Stevie® Global Customer Service Team of the Year Award
Mar 6, 2023
Fourth wins Stevie® Global Customer Service Team of the Year Award
Fourth today announced it has been awarded the prestigious Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation, among global technology industries.
Fourth’s HotSchedules named leading employee scheduling and workforce management solution
May 10, 2023
Fourth’s HotSchedules named leading employee scheduling and workforce management solution
HotSchedules recognized as Top Performer for 4th year. AI-enabled scheduling, accurate demand prediction, and labor optimization for improved profitability.
Highway West Vacations Selects Fourth’s Workforce Management Solution to Boost Efficiency
Mar 14, 2022
Highway West Vacations Selects Fourth’s Workforce Management Solution to Boost Efficiency
Highway West Vacations, a brand dedicated to creating the most desirable outdoor hospitality experiences in the Western United States through unparalleled amenities and accommodations, today announced it has partnered with Fourth, a leading provider of workforce and inventory solutions for the hospitality, restaurant and retail industries.
Holland & Barrett, Robert Dyas, Ryman, and Boux Avenue to use Fourth’s workforce management technology
Jan 10, 2022
Holland & Barrett, Robert Dyas, Ryman, and Boux Avenue to use Fourth’s workforce management technology
Fourth, the leading global software provider for the retail and hospitality sectors, has today announced partnerships with two of the UK’s leading retail brands in Holland & Barrett and the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (TPRG) – which includes popular high street brands Robert Dyas, Ryman, and Boux Avenue.This partnership will see Fourth’s cutting-edge workforce management technology implemented in over 1,000 stores across the UK for almost 10,000 employees of Holland & Barrett and TPRG.
Hospitality Food Costs Soar Up To 40% As Supply Chain Fragility Hits Hard
Jul 18, 2022
Hospitality Food Costs Soar Up To 40% As Supply Chain Fragility Hits Hard
Spiralling costs and major disruption to the supply chain are having a drastic impact on hospitality operators’ food and drinks bills – and profits – according to latest data. A new report from Fourth, the leading global software provider for the hospitality and leisure industries, shines a light on how global events, including the fallout from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, has created unprecedented supply chain issues.