millennials

You’ve heard the term, but it’s an important differentiation between ‘manager’ and ‘leader.’ The new employee much prefers to be led rather than managed as well, so the separation of concepts can make the difference between constantly hiring and solid employee retention. Infograph by Acrasio.com – Click to Zoom

As we learned at the recent ISBN Conference, millennials are changing the way businesses both market their products and services and also how they manage their employees. An abundance of ideas around teamwork, “story-living” and brand engagement were shared, noted and applauded. As a B2C industry, it often is forgotten …

Many employers in the salon industry are finding value in developing a “swinging door.”  What is it?  The strategy or belief that if employees leave and return, it can create a positive experience for both the employee and the salon! Our industry has an incredible range of opportunities for cosmetologists/barbers. Let’s …

As the director of technical and business development for Zano Salons, Sara Aikens’ biggest challenge is communicating a consistent message to employees at the salon’s four locations surrounding Naperville, Illinois. With 150 employees to motivate, manage and support, Aikens knows the best way to communicate with each one is through …

While the industry has been grappling with how to curb cell phone usage on the salon floor, they may have ignored the growing trend of mobile shopping. In a blended service/retail model, it makes sense that more attention was placed on how mobile phones were affecting the service, however it …

It might shock you to learn that the term “millennial” applies to one-third of the U.S. population, according to a report released by the White House. A term used loosely, “millennials” refers to anyone born between 1980 to the mid-2000s and represents one of the most diverse generations in history, …