The summer rush is in full swing, and with it comes the need for extra hands on deck. Whether you're bringing on junior beauticians, part-time tanning specialists, or reception support, it’s crucial to onboard new team members quickly and smoothly.
Thankfully, Salon Tracker can help you with this process!
Here’s how to set your new hires up for success using Salon Tracker:
1. Assign Services by Group for Faster Setup
When adding a new staff member to your system, we can help you set up Service Groups to assign them the treatments and appointments they're qualified to perform.
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No need to scroll through all the treatments, each staff can have their own group set up
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This ensures your online booking system only shows relevant services, avoiding booking confusion.
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You can always update their groups later as they learn more treatments.
💡 Pro Tip: Create pre-set service groups to make future onboarding even faster - we can help with this!
2. Manage Their Calendar with Smart Scheduling Tools
Whether they’re working part-time or covering seasonal gaps, Salon Tracker can help you build flexible, accurate calendars:
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Block out availability for training days, limited shifts, or holidays.
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Set up staff shifts to keep track of their working hours.
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Make sure new staff appear in the correct booking columns online and in-salon.
This not only avoids double-bookings but ensures clients can book with confidence.
🕒 Bonus: Use the weekly rota option if summer staff have different working hours each week
3. Train Them on the POS System – For Free!
The last thing you want is a queue of clients waiting at the desk while your new staff fumble with the till. That’s why we offer free POS training to all our clients and their teams.
With just one session, your new hire will learn:
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How to book customers with ease
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How to add retail products to bookings
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How to upsell retail products by viewing customer history
🎓 Let us do the heavy lifting - book a free training call for your new staff today.
4. Keep Their Learning Ongoing
New hires can take time to get up to speed. Use built-in tools like:
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Activity reports to track their booking volumes and retail performance.
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Client feedback, with our review option, to help them improve their service quality.
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Help videos with tips on how each section of Salon Tracker works.
This helps you coach them effectively, and see their progress over the busy season.
Final Thought: Don't Just Hire... Empower!
Hiring seasonal staff isn’t just about filling gaps, it’s a chance to build long-term team value. With the right tools and support from Salon Tracker, you can make onboarding faster, training easier, and your client experience even stronger this summer.
Need help with setting up a new staff member?
Reach out to our support team via our support chat or call up on 0113 350 8230... We're here to help you get customers booked in and ready to go during the busy season!
Salon Tracker x
