Human Resources

Despite A Slow Economy, The Popularity Of Day Spas Increases (and So Does The Need For Qualified Day Spa Professionals)

Despite A Slow Economy, The Popularity Of Day Spas Increases (and So Does The Need For Qualified Day Spa Professionals)

It does not require an economist to explain how a strong, robust economy is almost universally beneficial to all forms of industry. Nor is is hard to understand that a struggling economy has a broad negative impact on almost all... (Continue reading)

Hiring New Spa Staff: Checking Certifications & References (Your Business Depends On It)

Hiring New Spa Staff: Checking Certifications & References (Your Business Depends On It)

When hiring new staff for your spa be sure that you properly and thoroughly check both certifications and references for clinicians, aestheticians, cosmetologists, aestheticians and other professionals you are considering hiring. Of course you are going to read a person’s... (Continue reading)

Spa Management Mini Education: The Learning Curve

Spa management, like life, is a constant learning experience.  Every single day, each of us has new experiences that constantly shape our knowledge, skills and abilities.  Learning to recognize these experiences for what they are, and taking what you can... (Continue reading)

Info for Professional Aestheticians: Landing Your Dream Job

Finding a job can be stressful, but there are some steps that can be taken to ensure you find the opportunity that best fits your needs and personality. First and foremost, you need to take it seriously. Finding a job... (Continue reading)

Spa Industry Connections: SpaFinder Releases Research on Industry Strengths

Spa Industry Connections: SpaFinder Releases Research on Industry Strengths

Showing how the spa industry is weathering the difficult economy of 2008 and 2009, SpaFinder has released a new survey focusing on marketing and personnel efforts. SpaFinder, a leading spa and salon marketing and research company, has released the findings of... (Continue reading)

How Employee Attitude Problems Affect Your Spa Business – Even When its a Rare or Temporary Problem

Do employee attitude problems affect your entire spa?  Think about whenever you have a splinter or sliver in your hand or foot.  Your average splinter is tiny – so small that in many cases, you cannot even see... (Continue reading)

Recession Proofing Your Spa or Beauty Business: Know When to Expand and When To Take it Nice and Slow

Recession Proofing Your Spa or Beauty Business: Know When to Expand and When To Take it Nice and Slow

Knowing when to grow a business and when to take is slow is a skill that some managers have naturally, but that most have to learn. Some business managers try to grow too fast and this can lead to increased... (Continue reading)

Thriving in a Stuggling Economy: Creating a Strong Resume for the Spa Industry

Critical Tips for the Beauty Clinician or Spa Aesthetician A clinician’s resume used by an aesthetician should be able to pass two tests: 1) Will it be scanned or glanced at and 2) will it be read?   Many spa directors, managers... (Continue reading)

IN THE NEWS: Surprise job opportunity… Demand at day spas grows despite recession

With high unemployment rates and a wide-spread recession, you might think jobs in a "luxury" industry would be in short supply. Yet many day spas have actually seen an increase in demand, and need qualified massage therapists, yoga instructors and... (Continue reading)

The Best Steps to Take in Hiring Staff for your Spa or Beauty Business

You cannot expect to hire qualified, quality staff if you take the first applicant that walks in and applies for the advertised position (even if they ARE qualified). Every once in a while you might get lucky, but considering reality... (Continue reading)

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