How To Recognise The Skills Needed For Your Business To Grow

The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel discusses the crucial step of identifying missing skills in order to fill skills gaps in your business.

She emphasises the importance of recognizing what you love and what you hate to do, as well as understanding the preferences of others. Sarah advises to look at job descriptions and stay informed about future trends in your industry.

Sarah also provides insights on upskilling staff and the essential skills needed for a successful business. Recruiting the right talent is another key aspect discussed and making sure they’re a cultural fit during the hiring process. Sarah encourages the development of new talent by assigning employees to cross-functional projects, allowing them to grow and thrive in their roles.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to identify missing skills in your workforce
• How to identify the future trends in your industry
• The importance of upskilling your staff
• The essential skills needed for a successful business
• Why it is important to check references and cultural fit when hiring new employees

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.