The surly stylist

I’d been looking for a new hair stylist so decided to try an upscale one near my home who advertised a special deal. When I arrived for my appointment, the salon was empty but for a lone woman at the reception desk who was taking payment from a teenager and his...

Help your staff shine

Managers scratch their heads when observing their staff, wondering, “What makes some employees exemplars of customer service, and some far below par?” While motivated — and de-motivated — employees often act on their own, it’s their...