The Sling Blog

So, you’ve hired a great staff. You’ve spent time reviewing résumés, interviewing candidates, and checking references. Phew, that...

In this advice column, we tackle industry challenges. Q. I often catch my employees on their smartphones, checking Facebook or Instagra...

Why, hello there! Hope your days are filled with sunshine and sundry summer colors! We know you are busy, hence getting your schedules ...

Backblaze launches B2 Cloud Storage 1.0 Backblaze has publicly launched Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage 1.0, which combines low-cost cloud s...

No matter the size of the business you run, you no doubt spend considerable time every year looking for ways that you can cut costs…

Any restaurant or retail manager knows her constant challenge is the revolving door — as soon as good employees get trained, it’s t...

Sling bills itself as “the only free shift-scheduling tool for non-desk employees,” and it’s being used by huge employers like Su...

Jobs are up! The U.S. economy added 22,200 jobs in eating and drinking establishments in May, according to data from the Bureau of Labo...

In this advice column, we tackle industry challenges. Q. I confess I’m a workaholic. I run several retail shops that are open 7 days ...

A major customer is scheduled to come into your restaurant. You wanted to prepare your staff in person, but you’re running very late....

In this advice column, we tackle industry challenges. Q: Supposedly we’re entering the “gig economy” in which more people piece t...

In this advice column, we tackle industry challenges. Q: At my restaurant, I’ve always been told I’m a great boss, but lately I see...