Cell phones

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WOW

[JIMJEN]

Really everyone?? Do you think they abide by your policy?? I have a no cell phone rule myself. I would rather shove one up someone's arse than watch them text.

But really, really, they use them when you are not there.... I do not have a store front in one location, and I can be stealthy, and I can catch them on it EVERY time.

So if you really they abide by the policies or don't abuse them, think again. Employees suck.

[JIMJEN]

If I had a 1st time, 2nd time 3rd time policy I could go through a new work force every 3 hours.

[MATT A]

My new cell phone jammer puts out all cell phones in a 200 yard radius.

[JIMJEN]

So how do your employees clean a bed from that far away?

[eileen]

as much as they are a pain they aren't banned from our salon... quick story one night i was there alone there was a suspicious acting customer that kept checking lotions etc and i was feeling uneasy. his name wasn't in our database and he kept saying he had been here before. i text my son to come over and he was there in 3 minutes and the client never knew i did it. actually that same night i was im'ing movieking that i was getting scared!

he turned out to be fine btw lol

[sierra]

Our only rule is that they are not to be used at the front counter, while customers are in the lobby-we know better! Small staff thank goodness...

[megatanman]

Originally Posted by sierra

Our only rule is that they are not to be used at the front counter, while customers are in the lobby-we know better! Small staff thank goodness...

We do not allow cell phones period,I have always told my employees,your here to work.If there is an emergency,they can call the store phone,if you have an emergency,you can use the store phone.

If you need direction with how to handle your employees...

Employee policies and procedures

1.Employees will not be permitted to use cell phones during working hours.(this includes any phone calls to or from or any text messaging)
In case of an emergency you will be permitted to utilize the company phone # .Since you are presumed to be here during your scheduled working hours, anyone should be able to reach you here. In the case that the company phone is out of service, you will be permitted to use your personal phone. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action and or termination

2. Employees are expected to be at work no later than their scheduled starting time. You are not expected to be here before your shift starts. The same goes for the end of the shift. Employees are not expected to stay, but will be compensated if they are asked and choose to oblige.

3.Employees of _________. will not be charged to utilize the Tanning equipment in the store, but will use it on their own time. Not during working hours. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action and or termination

4.____________ has access to internet Via computer for the purpose of product and service research. Internet access will not be permitted for any other activities that are not Tanning related. Employees are not permitted to download anything! Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action and or termination

5.____________ is a place of business, not a social gathering place. You may have friends or family that frequent this establishment for business purposes. Its ok to have friendly conversation, but it must be kept to a minimum. Remember , we have on average 300 active customers at any given time. We do not want the other 299 to feel neglected.

I have read, understand and agree to the Policies of ____________.

SIGNED_________________________


After they signed it,I informed them that this was their written warning,next step is termination.I haven't had to fire anyone,so it must be working.

[WendyJo]

Here's an example of why I tell my girls to keep their cell phones on them during work hours (on vibrate):

Salon Employee is working by herself, late at night. She's cleaning a bed in one of the back rooms, far away from either salon phone.

A pervert walks in, starts wandering the hall looking for an employee. Finds girl in a tanning room alone. Rushes in, slams door and tries to rape her.

Wouldn't you want your employee to be able to call for help?


The above scenario happened 2 years ago at a salon 45 minutes away from me.

I've told my girls to program 911 as speed dial #9 in their phone, so they can just hold that number down and it will call the police. She doesn't have to even look at her phone, she can hide it behind her back or under a towel she has in her hand.

So, as long as they put it down as soon as a client walks in, and they have all their cleaning done... I'm okay with it.

[megatanman]

Originally Posted by WendyJo

Here's an example of why I tell my girls to keep their cell phones on them during work hours (on vibrate):

Salon Employee is working by herself, late at night. She's cleaning a bed in one of the back rooms, far away from either salon phone.

A pervert walks in, starts wandering the hall looking for an employee. Finds girl in a tanning room alone. Rushes in, slams door and tries to rape her.

Wouldn't you want your employee to be able to call for help?


The above scenario happened 2 years ago at a salon 45 minutes away from me.

I've told my girls to program 911 as speed dial #9 in their phone, so they can just hold that number down and it will call the police. She doesn't have to even look at her phone, she can hide it behind her back or under a towel she has in her hand.

So, as long as they put it down as soon as a client walks in, and they have all their cleaning done... I'm okay with it.

Yea,with the company phone.They are required to carry it at all times.It has a stylish little clip too.:lol:

Give them an inch and they will take a foot.