What do you do if your're gifted 20.000 strawberry plants as a wedding gift? Well, have a look at Lisbeth and Torben's story and be inspired.
For 30 years now Lisbeth and Torben have been growing strawberries just outside Copenhagen - at the Rokkedysse Farm. They're a special breed themselves. Both farmers and business people.
Since the beginning, Lisbeth and Torben have been aiming at growing the world’s best strawberries, and as they grow, their business grows with them. However, having the berries picked is a different kind of challenge.
More time for business
Steady employee scheduling frees time for development.
As a farmer, you have to abide by the laws of nature, a therefore Rokkedysse's staff expands heavily in the summer! From April until September, they have to have a full crew of youngsters ready and set to help them sell the delicious berries. According to Lisbeth and Torben it can be quite a challenge to make everything align perfectly:
“I love working with the younger generation, but it can be challenging, too. Their plans are often up in the air, constantly shifting, and they have a hard time dealing with obligations”
Despite the tough challenge, Rokkedysse found a solution in Workfeed.
A trendy tool to manage shifts
Lisbeth and Torben started using Workfeed 4 years ago and has grown fond of the way it’s structured. It seems to flip the game a little bit in their advance:
“I just post the shifts, and then it’s a matter of getting the shifts that fit your summer plans. When I publish new shifts, they get the notifications directly to their pocket, and it fits them perfectly, too”
They highlight the importance of following the trends of the time - especially working with the younger generation and being able to meet their needs for flexibility.
More time to develop the business
In june and July, things culminate big time. Torben and Lisbeth are swarmed with opportunities, so they have to stay focused. But since a lot is being taken care of, they're able to explore new ways of doing business.
“It’s such a relief to have everything gathered in an app that I carry with me everywhere. This way, I feel a strong sense of security that the harvest is being carried out accordingly”
When you’re on a mission to develop high end taste experiences it is nice to have your back covered by a system that helps you takes care of your employees.
“It’s such a relief to have everything gathered in an app that I carry with me everywhere. This way, I feel a strong sense of security that the harvest is being carried out accordingly”
Torben and Lisbeth
Owners @ Rokkedysse Berries
More time for business
Steady employee scheduling frees time for development.
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