Nowsta

Scaling a luxury catering business takes more than great food and flawless events. It takes a team that can move fast, stay aligned, and deliver at a high level every single time.

That’s exactly what Vestals Catering achieved with Nowsta.

By streamlining scheduling, improving staff engagement, and using real time labor insights, Vestals nearly doubled shift acceptances and saved approximately $23K in kitchen labor costs in just seven weeks.

“Once we fully understood its functionalities, everything changed in our operations.” — Kevin Porter, Business Operations Manager at Vestals Catering

This is a great example of how the right workforce tools can turn staffing from a challenge into a competitive advantage.

Click to read the full story and see how Vestals transformed their operations with Nowsta:

How Vestals Catering Transformed Staffing with Nowsta See how Vestals Catering improved staffing, increased engagement, and saved $23K in labor costs using Nowsta’s scheduling and reporting tools.

A few takeaways from the HRO Today Data Analytics & AI Summit this week 👇

After a few days of conversations with HR, operations, and analytics leaders, one thing became very clear:

AI in HR is no longer a future conversation. Teams are actively figuring out how to make it practical, approachable, and operational right now.

Some of the themes we heard again and again:

→ Leaders want AI solutions that feel actionable, not overwhelming
→ Workforce data is only valuable if it helps tell a story and drive decisions
→ Teams are focused on turning data into insights that help predict and plan for the future
→ HR and operations are becoming more connected than ever
→ Automation only matters if it actually saves teams time and improves the employee experience

One of our favorite parts of the event was hearing how organizations are balancing efficiency with human connection. There’s a real shift happening toward smarter, more responsive workforce operations, and it’s exciting to see where the industry is headed.

We were also honored to sponsor both the event and the happy hour alongside so many thoughtful leaders and innovators in the space.

Big thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, shared their perspective, and contributed to such meaningful conversations. We’re leaving Philly with a lot of new ideas, great conversations, and even more excitement for what’s ahead.

Philly, we’re here 👋

If you’re attending the HR Data Analytics & AI Summit, stop by and say hi. Whether you want to talk shop, swap ideas, or just grab some swag, we’d love to meet you.

Oh — and we’re giving away a HAVN Blanket 👀
If you’d rather lock in time to connect, you can book with us here: https://hubs.la/Q04gf82m0