HotSchedules Company Blog

Welcome to the HotSchedules blog! Browse the categories on the left for our latest news & thoughts on employee retention, labor management, etc. Please check back often as we’ll discuss a variety of topics regularly & encourage you to interact & comment.

 

Wednesday Feb 10, 2010

HotSchedules iSchedule – Top 25 Business Apps in iTunes & Staff Favorite!!!

At HotSchedules, we thrive on listening to our customers. And thanks to all of your feedback, our team is constantly finding new ways to enhance our solutions and better serve our clients.  

Due to the increasing popularity of the iPhone with our users in 2008, HotSchedules launched iSchedule, the first restaurant employee scheduling iPhone app.

“Delivering accessible and cutting edge technology to our users is a commitment we have to our partner clients,” said Ray Pawlikowski, President of HotSchedules. "Mobile applications are a natural progression for the fast-moving restaurant industry, and we’re proud to be leading the trend with the first restaurant employee scheduling iPhone app.”

One year and three versions later, iSchedule 3.0 is now one of Apple’s Top 25 Business Applications. As the iPhone has revolutionized mobile communication, HotSchedules continues to develop innovative tools and technology for managing your business. Our development team is dedicated to empowering our users with accessible and reliable software, which is why HotSchedules is recognized as the leading online workforce management system.

Because of your support, iSchedule has paved the future for HotSchedules. Accommodating our users continues to be a main priority as we advance further into the world of mobile communication; where for HotSchedules, the possibilities are endless.


 


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Wednesday Dec 30, 2009

HotSchedules: Giving Back!

More than ever before, this holiday season we at HotSchedules are so incredibly grateful for the friends and families who have supported our company and team.  Not only is this a time we like to appreciate our blessings, the holidays are an opportunity for us to give back to those who haven’t been as fortunate.

This year our team at HotSchedules participated in The Capital Area Food Bank’s effort to feed the hungry. Friday, December 18th over 20 HotSchedules’ employees volunteered at the Food Bank’s South Congress warehouse, and one afternoon later our team had distributed 18,028 pounds of food that provided for 14,351 meals. Volunteers at Capital Area have made this organization the most important source of food for its Partner Agencies, accounting for 76% of food for pantries and 38% for soup kitchens. HotSchedules’ Vice President David Cantu credits Rene Carlin, Volunteer Resources Manager, and the rest of the team at The Capital Area Food Bank in Austin, “These folks have a sincere compassion to serve others and a strong commitment to end hunger in Central Texas.  We're joining in and hope our efforts will have an impact for those that are less fortunate this holiday season.”

Our HotSchedules volunteers helped clean, sort, package, and transport hundreds of boxes weighing up to 35 pounds each.  President Ray Pawlikowski describes the team effort as “a great opportunity and a rewarding experience for our HotSchedules staff. Without the dedication and selfless commitment from the team at the food bank, many Austin area residents would go without food this holiday season. We felt humbled and fortunate to be in a position to give back to our community and look forward to spending more time helping the food bank and other charity organizations in our area.”

“We have so much to be thankful for and are so very proud of Carl, Grant, Marie, Lacey, Lizbeth, Folarin, Taylore, Sam, Brent, Chris, Gabe, Amy, Alyssa, Raul, Matt W, Matt F, Matt H, Crystal, Kristen, and Claude for their teamwork and selflessness.”

–Vice President David Cantu

 Thanks to everyone at HotSchedules for your hard work and dedication.  We are so thankful for our employees and clients, without which we would not be so fortunate today.

Happy Holidays from all of us at HotSchedules!

Morning Crew 

Afternoon Crew

Wednesday Nov 11, 2009

HotSchedules Serves it up at the North Texas Food Bank with People Report

People Report (and HotSchedules) at the North Texas Food Back 

This week, HotSchedules is attending the People Report conference in Dallas as first-time attendees and future sponsors. This conference is an incredible event for HR professionals in the restaurant industry, where professionals can share in the sucess of their company initiatives centered around HR... [Read More]

Tuesday Sep 29, 2009

We're back!

We're open!

After a brief hiatus to add some new features to our blog, we are back! Please check back often for the latest news on HotSchedules product launches and enhancements, contests, events, and our insights on restaurant industry trends and news. Idea for what you'd like to see covered on the blog? Leave it in the comments!  

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