Something New from Nu Art: The latest news from Nu Art Beauty Products indicates that the company is continuing to develop their Sophisticated Lady nail tip line, with a new introduction planned within the next few months. The new tips will continue the same strengths and durabilities, with a subtle change in shape. Be watching for further details.

Bottle Problems? Here’s a suggestion from a nail technician friend who offers the following advice for dealing with those sometime troublesome primer bottles: set it in a shot glass. She claims that the bottle sits up-right and the possibilities of spillage or tipping are eliminated.

How to Reprimand: Turn negative, humiliating employee reprimands into tactful, constructive criticism. several suggested approaches:

  • Give the employee an alibi for the mistake. Try the “I know you’ve had alot on your mind lately, but...” approach.
  • Take the blame yourself. “It’s probably my fault for not mentioning this sooner, but...”
  • point out the benefits that came from the mistake. “The way that this happened makes me think that we should do something about...”

The benefits of this approach, according to the experts, is a more positive and effective response to criticism.

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