Planning. It makes a change

Today, the sector has over 100,000 vacancies, and 61% of businesses are struggling with staff shortages. And our staff turnover troubles could get even worse before they get better – because 68% of current team members are considering leaving the industry altogether.

 

Why are we struggling to get people into the sector and convince the amazing teams we already have to stick with us? Because teams are suffering from burnout, a poor work/life balance and with their mental health.

 

Uncertain hours, that constantly change, keep team members from seeing loved ones, developing skills or simply unwinding. They even cause financial harm – because staff never know what they’re taking home, they can’t plan properly.

 

Together, along with The Burnt Chef Project, we’ve discovered the one small change that could change everything. A free change that could make your team happier, healthier and more likely to stay with you – and in the industry – for longer.

 

Planning rotas further ahead.

 

It’s The Single Biggest Shift you can make. And it’s our campaign for forward planning, and for life. Because with advance visibility into their schedules, our teams’ lives get immediately better. They can make plans with loved ones, develop new skills and properly relax. They’ll also have better financial health, as they’ll have better insight into what they’re bringing home, and be able to better control their cost of living.

 

One month since launching, we wanted to take the time to look back and see how things have gone so far…

 

Businesses give a shift

The campaign has struck the right chord. Business owners and managers are embracing the movement and proving that their business gives a shift by pledging to schedule ahead.

 

So far, 83 businesses have signed the pledge and committed to plan rotas in advance.

 

It’s not only the big names that are signing up – everyone’s getting involved. From tiny eateries to leading international brands, people are buying into the importance of the movement across the board.

 

Because they can see the positive impact scheduling ahead has on their team, lives and, ultimately, their business.

 

Taking pledges, improving lives

Altogether, those 83 businesses employ 1,295 team members.

 

So that’s almost 1,300 people who will now have a better idea of when they can see their loved ones, have more time to take up hobbies and upskill, and have better visibility into what they’ll be bringing home each month. And all of that has been achieved by making one small change.

 

Weeks ahead of schedule

On average, our pledgers have committed to planning at least 4.5 weeks ahead. Which could be a game-changing change. Because our data shows us that the biggest positive impact on teams comes when they get their schedule 22 days in advance. And our pledging pioneers have hit that mark, and then some.

 

If everyone sticks to their scheduling ahead plan, their teams will be happier, less likely to call in sick and more present at work, too. Planning further ahead really does make life better for everyone.

 

Scheduling for years

In total, our businesses have pledged a total of 380 weeks. That’s more than seven years of advance planning.

 

And the really mind-boggling bit? 

 

We’ve only just got started.

 

Are you ready to start your biggest shift?

The Single Biggest Shift improves lives. It’s the small change that delivers huge results. It’s easy. It saves time, and it’s free.

 

The hardest bit is simply getting started. And all you have to do is visit www.TheSingleBiggestShift.com and you’ll find everything you need to start planning ahead, one week at a time. Who knows, you might be the next one to sign the pledge.