“We are delighted to be one of the Sunday Times Best Small Companies to Work For 2004. Every member of our staff completed a questionnaire that evaluated their views of Haringtons as a company to work for. It has been extremely rewarding to discover that they feel stimulated, motivated and valued in the salons and other areas that they work in.

“We put this down to finding the balance within the company of business and management procedures together with art and creativity. Every aspect of the day to day running of our salons has a clear and precise procedure, so that everyone knows exactly what is expected of them in their particular role.

“We also believe that people are a company’s biggest asset and developing and nurturing those people is fundamental to the successful running of any business. People need to be given the environment in which to flourish so that the company will continue to grow and succeed. By creating a workplace based on mutual trust people can be empowered to find and use their unique skills, rather than simply be directed and told what to do. Given the right attitude anything can be achieved and our greatest reward is to see every trainee, stylist, technician and manager focussed on the company whilst at the same time growing as an individual.”