Today I have a very special interview with my new friend Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR! This conversation was such a reframe for me, and it showed me that human resources is so much more than just policies, procedures and handbooks. Whether you are a salon owner, a stylist looking to hire your first assistant or even a stylist planning to open up your own salon, Laura is here to share how you don’t have to be afraid of these topics! As a certified HR leader and the proprietor of Essential HR, Laura has blended sound HR practices with her pragmatic approach to improve business performance. She now leads a team of HR rockstars as they navigate complex HR situations with managers and instill confidence with actionable steps. To get Laura’s free resource mentioned just for listeners of this podcast, go to https://www.essentialhr.ca/thrivingstylist! If you’re not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/155