Happy Team = Happy Clients! Let’s Get Focused on Employee Wellness

Your salon business may pride itself on being a good employer. But, even with the best of intentions, you could be hurting employees’ health and well-being because of the way work is organised. Working conditions and demands of the work environment are a significant stress for many staff members, and research has found that the design of work can have a substantial effect on employee well-being and health.

The good news is that there are ways to redesign work to support well-being and yield long-term benefits to the salon. An easy starting point is to consider introducing some of the following:

1. Give Team Members More Control Over Their Workload

Even small increases in staff autonomy can have a meaningful impact. Empowering your team with more control over how they manage their tasks helps build confidence, improves performance, and boosts pride in their role. Offering more training so team members can take on new responsibilities also enhances customer service and employee satisfaction.

2. Stabilise Work Schedules

Unpredictable schedules don’t just frustrate employees—they make it hard for them to manage their personal lives. Increasing schedule stability can significantly reduce stress, improve sleep, and ultimately enhance productivity both for the business and the team.

3. Involve Employees in Problem Solving

Invite your team to be part of shaping the salon’s future. Giving employees the opportunity to identify and solve workplace challenges not only fosters a sense of purpose but also builds loyalty. Staff who feel heard and involved are more likely to stay with your business—crucial for any salon aiming to retain valuable talent.

4. Manage Workloads Realistically

Make sure your salon is adequately staffed so that workloads remain manageable. Long-term excessive demands can take a toll on health and morale, leading to burnout and high turnover. A well-balanced workload contributes directly to a more positive and productive team culture.

5. Support Personal Needs During Crisis Times

Life happens—and at some point, every employee will face personal challenges. Whether they’re caring for children, elderly parents, or going through a personal crisis, support from management makes a huge difference. A little empathy and flexibility go a long way. Staff who feel supported report higher job satisfaction, stronger performance, and less desire to leave.

6. Foster a Sense of Belonging

Creating a salon culture where employees feel socially connected and supported is one of the most powerful strategies for boosting well-being. Relationships between colleagues improve morale, enhance collaboration, and create a sense of family within the salon.

The T.E.A.M. concept—Together Everyone Achieves More—really does hold true. When your staff work together for the benefit of one another, the salon, and your clients, everyone thrives. Working together works!

Sometimes, it is as simpler as leaning more about the people you work with, and sometimes it’s more complicated. But, the bottom line is: it is almost impossible to have a financially successful salon without a happy team working together.

In other words, it’s less ‘me’ and more ‘we’.

"Ready to build a thriving salon from the inside out? Prioritise your team’s well-being—because happy staff = happy clients. Let’s create a culture where everyone wins.
💬 Contact Liz today at [email protected] or call +353 1 892 8007 to get started!"