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How to calculate holiday accrual for hourly staff [+calculator]

Work out staff's accrued holiday and entitlement with our simple (and free!) holiday accrual calculator.

Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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10 easy Halloween marketing ideas for cafes & restaurants
9 min read
A screenshot of a pop-up on a RotaCloud rota, showing three open shift requests. A blue ‘Approve’ button and a white ‘Deny’ button sit beneath each. The top request is being approved.

New Feature: Open Shift Approval
2 min read
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What is the Bradford Factor? A guide for managers [+ Bradford score calculator!]
11 min read
A busy wine bar and brewery, people blurred around barrel-styled tables to suggest a fast-paced setting or passing of time.

How to manage annual leave requests during peak periods
5 min read
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How to manage leave requests fairly
8 min read
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5 ways to cut operating costs for SMBs: A checklist
5 min read
A curly-haired woman in thought, elbows leaning on a table filled with scattered paper.

Is rolled-up holiday pay legal in the UK? Here’s what changed in 2024
5 min read
A man in office attire with glasses holds a large pile of files and paperwork, leaning his chin on the top in disdain.

The Employment Rights Act is here: 6 changes you need to act on (and how)
9 min read
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Labour cost percentages guide [+calculator]
9 min read
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How to reduce labour costs (without firing anyone)
7 min read
A couple look at each other, sat at a table, while we focus on their hands touching on the tabletop.

Workplace romances: Essential tips for HR managers & business owners
9 min read
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What is flexitime (and is it right for your business)?
7 min read

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