Rearden's Bar: Streamlining Operations with IoT
Use Cases
- Personnel Tracking & Monitoring
- Time Sensitive Networking
Services
- Training
About The Customer
Rearden's Bar, first opened in 1835, is a famous landmark in Cork, Ireland. Located on the bustling Washington Street, it is renowned as Cork’s largest bar venue for live music and entertainment, attracting live acts from all over Ireland. The bar also welcomes sports enthusiasts to watch live matches on a mega screen. With a workforce of over 400 employees across nine locations, Rearden's Bar is a hub of activity with a variety of venues for customers to enjoy, whether it's chilling out with a cocktail or dancing. The bar's walls are adorned with historical GAA and Rugby match programs and tickets, symbolizing its deep-rooted passion for sport and Ireland.
The Challenge
Rearden's Bar, a popular entertainment venue in Cork City, Ireland, faced several operational challenges despite its success. With over 400 employees across nine locations, the management found scheduling to be a laborious task. The use of Excel for creating schedules was inefficient and time-consuming, especially with shared staff across different locations. Additionally, when staff booked time off, finding suitable replacements with the necessary experience was a significant challenge. The management also wanted to monitor staff time more accurately for better accountability and compliance. They needed a centralized system for storing all necessary documents for easy access when required. Furthermore, the manual entry of data for payroll often led to errors, causing recurring problems and dissatisfaction among employees due to incorrect pay.
The Solution
Rearden's Bar implemented Bizimply, a workforce management software, to address their operational challenges. The software drastically improved scheduling, allowing the management to create popular shift times and separate out different bar locations for better visibility of staff assignments. The software also enabled more accurate monitoring of time and attendance, leading to consistently accurate payroll. Real-time visibility over costs helped the business schedule staff time more efficiently, achieving a balance between the number of employees and customer demand. The HR team could store all employee documents safely and securely in their Bizimply account, ensuring compliance and easy access when needed. The software also facilitated onboarding checklists and reminders for staff training, saving the team considerable time.
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