Category Archives: Philippa’s Blog

Spa Sense Newsletter

What is the Bargaining Council & why must I register my Spa / Salon?

Bargaining Council…. the word is mentioned, and my head is muddled give me much needed strength and support I hear YOU say…… Don’t fear, we will unpack this for you as neatly and concisely as we possibly can… What is the Bargaining Council? The Bargaining Council regulates employment conditions and provides peace, stability and standards […]

What needs to be in my spa’s employment contract so that I am legally compliant?

You have the right candidate with the right skills for your Spa’s requirements and now you are ready to offer employment to the potential candidate. Let us get down to the nitty gritty. There are 3 types of employment contracts namely: Verbal (tacit), Permanent or Fixed-term Employment contract (FTC). Although a verbal contract is legally […]

How do you Manage a Millennial?

“The workplace has become a psychological battlefield and the millennial’s have the upper hand, because they are tech savvy, with every gadget imaginable almost becoming an extension of their bodies. They multitask, talk, walk, listen and type, and text. And their priorities are simple: they come first.” -Morley Safer- We are indeed in exciting times […]

Why does Spa Sense charge their candidates a registration fee?

At Spa Sense, we are in the business of quality. -Finding quality candidates. -Nurturing quality relationships with our clients and our candidates. -Building careers for candidates who are serious about a quality career. -Keeping our clients happy by finding quality staff to complement their teams. We work with small, medium and large spas and salons […]

What does a spa consultant do?

Spa Sense where have you been ?????? And you thought we had forgotten all about you …. Never! In all honesty, we just have been really busy working on some pretty amazing projects. When we consult we are completely engaged with our clients and often the important stuff for Spa Sense falls through the cracks […]