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2 techs combine forces to reduce labor costs

April 11, 2017

7shifts and Toast are combining forces to create an integration that helps chains lower labor costs by streamlining employee clock-ins and schedule enforcement, according to a news release. Toast's POS system works with 7shifts' scheduling and employee management application to ensure fair shift compensation, along with easier time tracking and variance reporting. 

In fact, with the combined system, employees are more likely to adhere to schedules as planned because their ability to clock in before or stay on the clock after their scheduled shifts is restrained. And that increases employee compliance with their scheduled shifts and saves operators money and frustration, 7shifts founder and CEO Jordan Boesch, said in a news release.

"Our commitment to integrated restaurant technology is mirrored in Toast’s philosophy," Boesch said.  "As we continue to innovate, our goal is to team with forward-thinking partners like Toast, and we believe that together, we’re able to offer an optimal solution to the hospitality market."

How it works

The combined system works by cross-referencing an employee's shift when they clock in or out. This not only prevents workers from clocking in for unscheduled shifts but also eliminates unbudgeted overtime and poor staffing ratios. New employees added to either platform are instantly synced between the two.

Toast's offering includes options for daily operations management, quick menu changes, real-time enterprise reporting, labor management, as well as tools that help drive revenue through things like gift cards, loyalty program and online ordering.