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Revolutionize the Way You Hire Employees

At shiftNOW, we’re revolutionizing the way the hospitality industry hires employees. Our new Hired subscription is a game-changing solution designed to help businesses connect with qualified candidates and build their workforce efficiently. 

On-Demand Solutions for Restaurants in 2026

Learn how restaurants can cope with unpredictable staffing needs, high staff turnover, seasonal spikes, and last-minute call-outs with on-demand solutions.

Hospitality Hiring Platforms (Top 8 in 2026)

Compare the four top hospitality hiring platforms, including Instawork, GigSmart, Qwick, Bluecrew, and shiftNOW, to find the best hiring solution for your hospitality business.
For Businesses
10
min read

Cost-Effective Hiring Solutions for Restaurants in 2026

Restaurants and the hospitality sector across the country are facing a perfect storm: high turnover, labor shortages, rising wages, and major inefficiencies in traditional recruiting.

Shift Coverage App: Fill Last Minute Call-Outs in 2026

Here are the top shift coverage apps to meet your customers' needs when needed.

Hospitality KPIs: Weekly Metrics Managers Should Track

Track the most important hospitality KPIs weekly with a simple dashboard. Monitor call-outs, coverage, overtime, labor cost %, ticket times, comps, reviews, and retention signals to fix issues before service slips.

Uber Eats vs. DoorDash: Comparing Food Delivery Platforms

Looking to onboard a food delivery platform? Discover whether Uber Eats or DoorDash is the better fit for your business's needs.

Restaurant Hiring Process: How to Screen Applicants Fast

Hiring for your restaurant can be difficult, especially when you're short-staffed, and you need someone to start yesterday. A structured restaurant hiring process helps managers screen applicants fast while avoiding costly bad hires that hurt service and morale.
For Businesses
10
min read

Restaurant Hiring Tips for the Back-of-House

Which back-of-house restaurant positions are crucial to your kitchen? Let's find out!

On-Demand Hospitality Staffing: Find Staff Fast

The hospitality sector relies on on-demand workers. However, finding the right on-demand staff for your business can be difficult. Learn how to find talented on-demand staff with actionable strategies.

Top 5 Hospitality Hiring Platforms of 2025

Looking for hospitality workers in 2025? Explore the best hospitality hiring platforms to fill shifts fast, hire smarter, and cut recruiting costs.
For Businesses
3.5
min read

Event Staffing Plan: How Far Ahead to Staff an Event

How far ahead should you staff an event? Use this simple event staffing timeline and ratios to lock in leads 6–8 weeks out, prevent no-shows, fill last-minute gaps, and protect service quality.
For Businesses
9.5
min read