Pulse September 2021 | Page 59

DO YOU EVER WONDER how your peers would handle a situation ? Maybe you ’ re curious what other leaders in the spa industry have to say on a certain subject . In Sound Off , we ask ISPA members from differing backgrounds , countries and companies the same question and see how their answers compare .
What is your most effective strategy for keeping your team motivated and uplifted during particularly busy periods ?
SOUND OFF

DO YOU EVER WONDER how your peers would handle a situation ? Maybe you ’ re curious what other leaders in the spa industry have to say on a certain subject . In Sound Off , we ask ISPA members from differing backgrounds , countries and companies the same question and see how their answers compare .

What is your most effective strategy for keeping your team motivated and uplifted during particularly busy periods ?

DANIEL SPENCER
Sunstone Spa at Agua
Caliente Rancho Mirage
Director of Spas
BARBIE MADDOX Sycamore Mineral Springs
Resort & Spa
Spa Director
CHARLOTTE PRESCOTT Fisher Island Club ,
Spa Internazionale
Director of Spa & Fitness
JENNIFER WAYLAND-SMITH
Spa at the Del Monte
Spa Director
“ Investing our own time
into things that show the
team that they are the priority
keeps them feeling
cared about when many of
them are emotionally depleted
due to the inconsistencies
and unknowns . We
cannot in good conscious
sell wellness to others if we
are not allowing our team
to live it in the work environment
they are in . Well-
“ We are currently having
two weeks of Employee
Gratification for 170 employees
, including all you
can eat taco trucks , ice
cream truck day , pizza days ,
doughnut days and three
raffles ( hotel stay , Oasis
Mineral Springs for up to 20
people ). Managers got to
choose up to three gift
cards for hotel stays , restaurants
, Visa gift cards , etc .”
“ I like to prepare the team
for what ’ s ahead , so everyone
has the opportunity to
mentally and strategically
prepare . Also , acknowledging
that we have hard work
ahead and pulling together
will get us through successfully
is essential . Checking
in with them to see how
they are doing and how I
can help them is key , and
showing gratitude for their
“ During high volume
periods , I ensure that the
spa team ( providers and coordinators
) has everything
they need to do their job efficiently
and without having
to search for
something . This includes all
kinds of supplies , products
and tools that are used
throughout the day . In addition
, I like to provide
“ sweet treats ” for those mo-
ness is for everyone and we
hard work and team cele-
ments when they need a lit-
must be the instrument to
brations to take the time to
tle pick-me-up . Typically , you
make that change to make
reflect on the accomplish-
can find a basket of choco-
it happen . We should al-
ments is important as well .”
lates on my desk , or I will
ways be students and
make a run to our local bak-
teachers .”
ery for some yummy baked
goods . And of course , a sincere
“ thank you ” at the end
of their busy day is always
on my agenda !” n
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