Effective communication and teamwork are terms often used within the salon
environment. In order to build the successful salon team that we all aspire to,
we realize that communication is vital. Often when the business starts, it is
small and most "personnel" issues are communicated verbally. As staff size
increases, and more questions arise over vacations, benefits, evaluations and
other employee-related topics it is imperative to communicate the salon's
policies in writing.
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the tools necessary to build
your own salon policy manual. We have provided examples which are geared
towards the beauty industry. We strongly recommend that before you distribute
your salon policy handbook to employees, you take the final draft to an
attorney competent in labor relations. The lawyer can assist you with
disclaimers, and review the contents to make certain that it provides you with
the protection that you need.
DO YOU WANT TO SAVE 80% OF YOUR TIME IN MAKING YOUR MANUAL?
Call MIKAL and order a computer disk with this manual on it. You can modify the
information using the word processor. Customize this manual to your needs, and
with the word processor you can easily revise it without retyping the whole
thing!
(The contents of this manual are for the use of the individual/business
purchasing this manual. It may be used in your business ONLY, and is NOT for
distribution to others without the prior written consent of the MIKAL
Corporation.)
WHY DOES YOUR SALON NEED A POLICY HANDBOOK?
Purchasing this handbook demonstrates that you sense the need for the salon's
policies to be communicated in writing! You, as the reader, may need further
ammunition to bring the importance of the salon policy handbook to other
individuals within your business. Here are a few benefits/reasons why you need
a written salon policy handbook:
FAIRNESS AND CONSISTENCY/PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
The salon industry is a very "people-oriented" business. Owners and managers of
the salon often work very closely with the staff and view them as an extension
of their family. This closeness can lead to a successful team effort, but it
also can lead to disgruntled employees when one staff member is treated
differently than another.
Your operational efficiency will be improved by the policy handbook. If you
have to stop and make a personnel policy decision every time a staff member
asks you about parental leave, unused vacation days, or compensation
evaluation, you will obviously use up your valuable time. It's much easier to
have a guidebook at your disposal to provide you (and the staff) with answers.
LEGAL PROTECTION
Lawsuits are costly and time consuming. It is important to develop a clear,
concise handbook outlining your personnel policies. Enlist the help of an
attorney with labor relations experience to review the contents of your salon
policy manual.
HIRING
The salon policy handbook can be used as an effective tool in the hiring and
recruiting process. A potential employee can review the handbook, and make a
determination if your company is consistent with their personal philosophy. It
also provides the prospect with a picture of the operating environment of the
salon and what their benefits would be as a member of the salon.
NOTE: You are inviting trouble if you develop & distribute the handbook, but
then do not carry out the policies consistently and fairly. There MUST be a
commitment from the top to implement and adhere to the policies you set forth!
* The BIGGEST complaint of salon staff is lack of follow through! You MUST use
your policy book to guide every employee decision...and follow through!
How do you like this? This is an example of our Salon Policy Manual! Order
a copy of the manual and disk for only $59.00. Call MIKAL and order today.
