Category: Staff

7 Approaches To Beat Fatigue And Restore Salon Productivity

You probably live in your salon or spa more than you actually live in your house – especially at this time of the year! But what happens when you hit […]

7 Daily Habits Of Happy And Successful Salon Owners

I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for those self-development meet pursuit of happiness fiction novels. In fact, I’ve just finished Paulo Coehlo’s “The Zahir” this week. You see, like many others before […]

Hiring Great Salon Staff: Why You Shouldn’t Call A Reference

Standard practice in reference checking usually looks something like this: you’ve interviewed the candidate a couple of times, and they’ve made it to the reference-checking stage. They have provided you […]

How To Handle Salon Layoff Rumours And Avoid A Catastrophe

Over the years, managing large teams has made human resources a huge part of my role. Of everything it implied, one of the most unpleasant aspects was dismissing employees. Regardless […]

5 Expert Tips For Improving Salon Team Morale And Overall Business

“How can I motivate my team?” This is possibly the most difficult question to answer without spending a little time with the team in question. And while there are a […]

How To Conduct Amazing One-To-One Staff Feedback Meetings

A couple of months ago, one of our collaborators, Valerie Delforge illustrated how communication levels within your team had direct repercussions on your salon’s success. It’s one thing to make […]

Two Of Your Salon Employees Are Dating: Now What?

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be ideal to discuss the possible headache of having salon employees dating. A lot of managers are unsure of […]

How Salon Meetings Can Truly Help Motivate Your Team

Successful salon teams are the ones that make time for regular meetings- as teams and as individuals. However, finding the time to organize meetings can be difficult, sometimes making them […]

The Guide To Dealing With Difficult Salon Staff

We’ve all had a difficult salon staff member at some point. I’m sure each of us has a story that sounds oh so familiar. Throughout my own career, I can […]