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11 Feb 2025

Six strategies to tackle rising labour costs

Every year, the hospitality industry must adapt to new workforce legislation - and 2025 is no exception. Updates to National Minimum Wage (NMW), National Insurance Contributions (NIC), and also new policies like Neonatal Care and Leave will impact both employees and employers alike.

Beyond the compliance burden on HR and payroll teams, the biggest challenge for operators will be managing rising labour costs without compromising efficiency. Peach 20/20 Partner Fourth's Survival Guide to 2025 HR & Payroll Legislation outlines the latest legislative changes and six proven strategies to help operators control labour costs.

Download the free report to:

  • Get a clear, concise breakdown of 2025 HR & Payroll legislation and its impact on operators
  • Learn how operators like Distinctive Inns offset 2024’s NMW increases—cutting labour costs by 2.8%—and see how you can do the same with six practical strategies to manage and reduce rising labour costs
  • Access bonus resources for your team: a 2025 compliance checklist and ready-to-use employee email templates

Download the free report HERE

Fourth report

With 20+ years of experience, Fourth is a leader in data-driven workforce and inventory technology for the restaurant, and hospitality sectors. Proudly serving 15,000 customers across 100,000 sites globally, with 2.5m users.

 

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