Explore our latest insights on the evolving workplace, focusing on the issues that are most impactful in optimizing labor
How to Align Staffing with Demand for Lower Labor Costs and Better Operations. Learn the step-by-step process to build an accurate labor model that turns forecasts into optimal staffing.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork
Growth is exciting, but it can also be chaotic. As restaurants expand, labor planning often becomes inconsistent. A scalable labor model gives every manager a blueprint to staff correctly, without guesswork.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork
Many operators still staff shifts based on "what last year looked like." But weather, local events, and changing demand patterns can swing sales dramatically. Accurate forecasting is the foundation of effective labor planning.
Lucas Parker
Senior Data Scientist @ Rightwork
Take-out and dine-in aren't the same, but many operators plan labor as if they are. Smart operators tie labor to demand by channel, not just overall sales. Learn how to optimize staffing for your actual channel mix.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork
In restaurants, not every cost is equally controllable. Labor is the one lever operators have real control over - and most chains are getting it wrong 50% of the time. Learn how to optimize labor for maximum profitability.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork
Restaurant labor remains a top challenge in 2025. Learn how Rightwork's AI scheduling software helps optimize staffing, reduce costs, and boost profits.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork
Creating an accurate labor model is crucial for restaurants and retail businesses to manage staffing efficiently and control costs. By using data-driven insights to align staffing with customer demand, businesses can improve productivity, reduce expenses, and enhance overall performance.
Lucas Parker
Senior Data Scientist @ Rightwork
As a restaurant operator, optimizing labor spend is a complex challenge. You're faced with ever-changing customer demand, fluctuating availability of your workforce, and variable costs. So how do we make sense of this chaos and help restaurants ensure they aren't overstaffing or understaffing and leaving money on the table? We think it comes down to four main things.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork
For Director of Ops, VP of Ops, COOs, and CEOs of restaurant chains, understanding and applying evolving labor and scheduling regulations is no longer optional, it's a business imperative. Predictive Scheduling Laws, Fair Scheduling Acts, and Break Laws are shaping how managers schedule shifts. Failure to comply exposes operators to hefty penalties, legal disputes, and workforce dissatisfaction.
Jordan Bennett
Head of Content @ Rightwork