Betty Business

Dear Betty,
 
I work in a private medical practice and I have a boss who yells and demeans employees in front of their co-workers.  It is very uncomfortable and we never know when he is going to lash out.  It can happen at any time without warning and it is also done while patients are present.  Can you give me some advice on how to deal with this situation.
 
Kevn G.
 
Dear Kevin,
 
Your boss sounds like a person who cannot control his emotions.  I have no respect for a boss who exhibits such inappropriate behavior. The ideal situation would be if you and the other employees could discuss this with your boss.  However, if he is not receptive and is unwilling to do anything to change his behavior, you will either have to accept it or find other options.  This behavior is very demeaning to all of the employees and should not be tolerated.  If he will not change, I suggest that you beef up your resume and look for a new boss.  There are plenty of nice people out there who also happen to be bosses!

Dear Betty,
 
I am planning to open a nail salon and am going to have booth rentals instead of employees.  I wonder if you can tell me the best way to handle insurance for them?  Do they get their own individually or do I need to provide an umbrella policy?
I hope you can give me some suggestions.
Mary Beth D.
 
Dear Mary Beth,
Nail salon owners should have liability insurance.  Every nail tech should be covered by professional liability insurance.  In your case, I would suggest that you, as the owner of the salon, take care of all of the details and add the insurance costs to each nail tech’s rent.  That would be the most uncomplicated and straight forward way to handle it. 
 
Good Luck with you new salon,