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Your Guide to Checking References

Friday, February 20th, 2015

Any salon owner will tell you that the staff you hire can make or break your business, yet so many tanning businesses fail to implement a thorough hiring process. It requires a tremendous level of responsibility and trustworthiness to put someone on the front lines of a business, and something as simple as checking references before hiring can ensure you get the right people for the job.

If you have ever thought that checking references was a waste of time, it’s likely that a chat with a veteran salon owner would change your mind. Over the many interviews I’ve had with owners and managers, I’ve heard stories about everything you could imagine. When I hear things about no-call, no-shows, or theft, my follow-up question always comes back to the salon’s hiring practices.

Don’t dupe yourself into thinking that it’s a waste of time to check references, even if it’s only for a part-time job. It’s a mistake that could cost you in ways you hadn’t even imagined. And if you are already checking references, a few best practices may help you better target the right candidates.

Click here to read the entire article in the latest issue of Smart Tan Magazine online.

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