Back again with another bite of brilliance – this time, we’re diving into workforce management done right with Mike Wathen, Solutions Consultant at Bizimply (and proud Geordie).
Forget clunky systems and fiddly schedules. Bizimply is all about giving hospitality managers their time back – with slick, stress-free tools that get your team out from behind a screen and back on the floor where they belong.
📅 What’s on the menu? – Drag-and-drop scheduling across multi-site locations – OpenShifts that only ping available staff (no clash, no chaos) – Clear visibility on compliance, hours, and costs – Manager-approved shift claims to keep things fair and efficient
🏆 Why operators love it: – Designed by hospitality pros, for hospitality pros – Deep understanding of the real challenges on the ground – Reduces admin time, improves shift coverage, boosts team engagement – Already dominating in Ireland – now shaking things up in the UK
👀 Favourite feature? “OpenShifts” – the magic that lets team members claim shifts without double-booking or chaos. Smart, simple, and designed to work with your team, not against them.
🛠️ Who’s it for? Multi-site operators, retail, shift-based teams – anyone tired of wasting hours on rotas that don’t rota properly.
🎤 And yes, we confirmed it: Mike is a Geordie, not a Mackem. Phew. Bitesize. Big tech. Built for operators.