Our Ethical Employment Practices

At The Hive Salon, we believe that a successful business is built on a foundation of fairness, integrity, and respect. Our ethical employment practices reflect our dedication to the well-being of our employees, our community, and the environment. You might have noticed that our prices are a little higher than some other salons. While we remain competitive in our local market, we have prioritized initiatives and investments into our employees from the day we opened- choosing to build our business and operating budget upon the foundation of these values. We are proud to uphold these values through the following initiatives:

Employee Health & Well-Being

We prioritize the health and wellness of our employees by offering supplemental health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, injury, short term disability, and chronic illness coverage. We understand that a healthy workforce is a happy and productive one, and we strive to provide resources and benefits that support both physical and mental well-being.

Livable Wages & FInancial well-being

We are committed to the long-term financial security of our employees. We believe that fair compensation is a fundamental right. That’s why we ensure that every member of our team earns a livable wage that reflects the cost of living in our community. By paying our employees fairly, we empower them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our retirement benefits include employer-sponsored retirement plans with company contributions, helping our team members plan for a stable and secure future. We believe that investing in our employees’ futures not only benefits them but also strengthens our business as a whole.

We believe in empowering our employees to grow their skills and advance in their careers. Through our Education Fund Program, we match employees' product sales commissions, allowing them to use these funds to purchase new tools or enroll in extra classes. This incentive helps our team members stay at the forefront of their industry, expand their expertise, and invest in their future success. Remember that buying your shampoo, conditioner, and styling products in-salon helps boost your stylist’s income!

Sustainability & Responsibility

As part of our commitment to ethical business practices, we integrate sustainability into our daily operations. We minimize our environmental impact as a Green Circle Salons partner. All of our services include a $2 eco-fee to supplement this partnership. We are able to reclaim and recycle up to 95% of our beauty waste through this program, including hair clippings, highlight foils, excess hair color, and all recyclables! See the Green Circle Salons website for more information.

Investing Back into the Business

A thriving business is one that continuously evolves and improves. We reinvest in our company by providing ongoing training, professional development and continuing education opportunities, and workplace enhancements. By fostering a culture of growth, we ensure that our employees have the tools and resources they need to succeed.

As business owners, we are dedicated to the continuous growth and betterment of our business and our employees. Unlike many companies, we have committed to not take an owner's pull from the business profits in the first five years, instead choosing to make our personal income directly from our own clients and services we complete ourselves. Every dollar of profit is then reinvested directly back into the business. This allows us to enhance employee benefits, improve working conditions, expand sustainability initiatives, and ensure long-term stability for our team early on. By prioritizing reinvestment over personal profit, we create a stronger, more ethical business that benefits everyone involved.

Ethical employment isn’t just a list of policies for us—it’s our promise. We are committed to creating a workplace where fairness, sustainability, and employee well-being are at the heart of everything we do.

Join us in making a difference—because when we invest in our people, we invest in a better future for all.

Dakota & Marysa
Co-Owners