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Expert HR and WHS advice for salons and spas
Tailored HR and WHS advice for your salon by our local experts
Managing a small business in Australia has many challenges
Increasing rent and utility costs, attracting and retaining employees, and keeping up with changing pay rates and government policies like Payday Super. These are just a few challenges you have to deal with every day as a salon owner. With expert HR and Workplace Health and Safety advice available 24/7, you can get the answers you need to your most challenging questions. Giving you and your team time to focus more on your clients.
Many salon and spa owners struggle with these common challenges
Managing employees
Time-tracking software simplifies accurate record keeping, managing shifts, and hours worked to ensure employees are paid correctly.
Retention and performance
Attracting and retaining high performing employees can enhance profitability, staff efficiency, and increase client satisfaction.
Health and safety
Implement safety procedures to protect employees. Minimise slip and trip hazards, and ensure the correct handling of chemicals.
Staff wellbeing
Help your employees manage their mental wellbeing with access to qualified counsellors through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Hiring and onboarding
The right onboarding process offers support, training, and resources. It allows employees to be productive and confident in their role.
Bullying and harassment
We can help develop workplace policies on behaviour standards and advise on responding to workplace bullying and harassment.
Solutions to these challenges is why many small businesses prefer to work with Peninsula. Our hands-on approach allows our team to tailor HR and WHS services to your salon. This enables you to focus on supporting your staff and providing the highest level of service to your clients.
Managing Health and Safety in your salon
In hair and beauty salons and spas there are a number of hazards that could cause an injury to your employees or clients. As a salon owner or manager it's your responsibility to provide a safe environment for clients and workplace for employees.
Some hazards include:
- Slips, trips and falls due to wet floors, cluttered walkways or electrical cords.
- Burns from hot liquids – tea, coffee, hot water etc.
- Cuts from scissors or razors.
- Fatigue, resulting from long shifts and standing for excessive hours.
- Awkward or repetitive movements when doing cleaning duties.
- Exposure to caustic chemicals and cleaning products.
- Muscle strain from improper lifting techniques.
- Improper use of electrical equipment and appliances.
As a Peninsula client, our team can provide expert health and safety advice through:
- Health and Safety Documentation such as tailored policies and procedures.
- SafeCheck. A comprehensive workplace risk assessment.
- Wellbeing support for your staff through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Unlimited access to our Health and Safety Advice Line 24/7.
Working in a salon involves standing for long periods at a time. Our team offer insights to help keep your employees and clients safe and your salon running silky smooth.
Managing Health and Safety in your salon
Receive expert HR and WHS advice tailored to the needs of your salon
Protecting your business
Exclusive to Peninsula clients, Peninsula Protect offers protection for legal liability and defence costs arising from HR and WHS claims.
Unlimited advice 24/7
As a Peninsula client you can always call our local expert team and feel secure knowing you’re getting the right advice for your salon.
Employee Handbook
We can help develop this essential document for new and existing employees outlining your expected code of conduct.
If you don't have the experience or resources to create or update your business-critical critical documentation to ensure your salon or spa remains compliant, Peninsula can help you every step of the way. Whether you're looking for advice on HR, health and safety, or guidance on wages for full-time, part-time, casual employees, or contractors our expert team are here for you.
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