Are Young People Snowflakes?

The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses various aspects of building successful salon teams and nurturing apprentices.

She recaps her recent live session where she aided salon owners in team development and shared insights from her experiences. Sarah shares the story of an apprentice who chose to leave a business, emphasising the importance of maintaining motivation and engagement among apprentices. She highlights the significance of values such as authenticity, passion for learning, transparency, and investing time in team development. Sarah talks about effective interview techniques, clarifying that questions should focus on the person, not just the job specifications. She also talks about the evolving needs, desires and values of young individuals in the market and emphasises the benefits of education, implementation, and continuous recruitment strategies.

In this episode you will learn:

• Values for effective team growth
• The importance of replacement, upskilling and training within a business
• Why you should focus on the person, not just job specifications when hiring
• Why you should train your team in a diverse set of skills
• Strategies to stay relevant

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.