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Industry News

Nesto Appoints Matt Baumgartner as CEO

As a leader at Toast, he scaled it through its IPO. Felix Kaiser transitions to CTO as Nesto enters its next phase of growth.

How Data-Driven Workforce Planning Increases Margin Per Location

Every percentage point of labor efficiency drops directly to the bottom line. Learn how data-driven workforce planning increases margin at each location.

Happy Teams Despite Shift Work

Shift work doesn't have to mean dissatisfied employees. Learn how thoughtful scheduling practices create positive work experiences.

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Operations Management

Forecasts Instead of Gut Feeling - How Intelligent Planning Reduces Labor Costs

Gut feeling scheduling wastes money. Learn how data-driven forecasting enables precise staffing that cuts costs and improves service.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

8

Min read

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Scheduling

Avoiding Overtime in Hotels – Efficient Shift Scheduling

Overtime is a costly problem in hotels. With automated shift scheduling, early communication, and flexible work models, it can be reduced.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

7

Min read

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Employee Apps and Digital Communication in Hospitality

Digital communication tools transform how hospitality teams work. From scheduling to feedback – learn how employee apps improve operations.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

7

Min read

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Onboarding New Tools - How to Get Skeptical Employees on Board

New technology only works if people use it. Learn strategies for successfully rolling out new tools – even with skeptical team members.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

8

Min read

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Labor Costs Under Control, Without Pressure on the Team

Controlling labor costs and maintaining team morale aren't mutually exclusive. Learn how to achieve both through smart management.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

7

Min read

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Operations Management

Reducing Labor Costs – A Guide

Labor costs are the largest controllable expense in hospitality. This guide shows data-driven strategies for cost reduction without sacrificing service quality.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

8

Min read

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Operations Management

Live Operations Management - Real-Time Monitoring as the Key to Efficiency

Real-time data transforms how hospitality businesses operate. From immediate problem detection to proactive optimization – discover how live monitoring drives efficiency.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

9

Min read

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Turnover and Seasonality - Employee Retention and Seasonal Adaptation

High turnover and seasonal fluctuations are major challenges in hospitality. Discover strategies for better retention and flexible seasonal workforce planning.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

9

Min read

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Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Real AI in Shift Scheduling or Just Automation

Many tools promise AI-powered shift scheduling – but often it's just rule-based automation. Learn the difference and what truly matters.

Philipp Streich

29 Jan 2026

6

Min read

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These companies use Nesto successful

See how other companies use Nesto in their everyday work and what successes they are achieving with it.

QSR Industries

How a Burger King Franchisee in Germany achieved six-figure savings

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Restaurants

How Kaimug achived 96% forecast accuracy

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QSR Industries

-9% staff costs. +22% Productivity How McDonald's optimized their businesses continuously with Nesto.

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