BACK TO THE Classroom

As summer holidays come to an end, the National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) shares how September presents an opportunity for salon employees to develop their skills and training

Summer holiday season is over, and students throughout the country will head back to the classroom and resume their studies. For salon employees, September may signal the start of new training or the development of current skills.

Every employer knows the biggest asset to their business is its workforce. Successful businesses understand and know how important it is to invest in talent. Investing in employee training and development has numerous advantages for both employers and employees. Additionally, as business leaders, we owe it to our staff to support their growth.

Continuing Professional Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to the skills, knowledge and experience that staff gain through learning and development activities beyond their initial training.

There are several ways employees can maintain their CPD to keep up to date with the latest techniques, industry regulations and technology, or to enhance their customer service or selling skills.

A training programme to support salon staff’s CPD will help to:

• Ensure employees feel valued

• Reduce employee turnover

• Create a pool of employees ready for more senior roles

• Give employees a broader understanding of the hair salon or barbershop business

• Enhance the business’s reputation as an employer and attract a wider pool of quality candidates

• Tackle workplace issues – for example, if the team struggles with a particular skill or task

• Keep up with the latest skills, techniques, regulations, products and technology

When a business is offering training to its employees, it needs to make sure:

• The training course offers good value for money and will help to boost the business

• Any additional services the employee will be offering are covered by insurance

Time to shine and take your business to the next level

The NHBF understands that running a salon can seem challenging because so many things need to be in place before you can focus on growing your client base.

The NHBF is by your side to ensure you and your business are protected, and your reputation is untarnished with its new professional standards, quick and simpleto-follow guidelines, online lessons and invaluable resources.

In its new Skills Zone, visitors can access the new NHBF School with Pivot Point Lab, webinars on the latest business topics, in-depth guidelines, toolkits and factsheets, all free for NHBF Members.

For less than 80p a day, the NHBF will work with you to support your business on training, HR, legal, industry regulations and all the latest business laws. Find out more by visiting nhbf.co.uk/skills-zone

Join the NHBF before the end of September 2022 and quote SEPT25 to get £25 off your membership fee.