FREE BodyOptions Spa and Massage Training School (14 years of serving the world): Tips on Spa Ethics for Massage Therapists and Nail Spa Employees

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Helpful tips to live by:

Remember the golden rule: Treat people how you want them to treat you. This goes for relationships with clients, co-workers and bosses.
Define your personal standards and stick with them: Discover your personal integrity and what lines you won’t cross. If what you’re doing doesn’t feel good in your gut, then don’t do it, even if everyone else is. This may include having a discussion with the spa owner/manager about your boundaries.
Talk with your fellow employees: Have a conversation, not a lecture. Ask questions about policies you don’t understand or modalities you weren’t taught. Be friendly with everyone.
Don’t be afraid to talk with the boss: This could be about clarifying something or discussing a problem you’ve noted; names of co-workers don’t have to be mentioned. Bosses wear a lot of hats and do a lot of different things at the same time, so make sure your conversations are short and private.
If it doesn’t work, then leave with dignity: No room for temper tantrums; no walking out the door throwing things; no back stabbing. If possible, give your two week notice and leave on the last day, not before. There might even be a farewell party for you.