Friday, 4 April 2025

Spa Vacancies for Females - Opportunity and Risks in this Profession


 

Demand for Women in Spa Job in Trivandrum


In a span of just few years, many spas has opened in Trivandrum city. Most of these spa seems to work on a slightly murky ground. 

On of the problem in this space is the lack of professional players. Most spa owners are just after money - not just offering service as the top priority. Another aspect of this profession is the high demand for women to work as spa therapists. 

Risk Factors of Working in an Unregulated & Non-Standardized Environment in Kerala

Lack of Legal Protection – Many small spas operate without proper licensing or labor regulations, leaving workers vulnerable to exploitation, unfair wages, and job insecurity.

Safety Concerns – In some unregulated spas, safety measures for female therapists may be inadequate, increasing the risk of harassment or uncomfortable situations.

No Standardized Training – Without proper certification and training enforcement, therapists may receive inconsistent training, leading to skill gaps and lower-quality services.

Unclear Work Conditions – Many spas operate informally, leading to issues like unpredictable working hours, lack of proper leave policies, etc

Reputation Risks – Some unregulated spas engage in unethical activities, creating a stigma around the profession and potentially damaging the credibility of legitimate therapists.

Health Hazards – Poor hygiene standards, improper handling of massage oils, and lack of ergonomic training can lead to health issues for therapists over time.

No Social Security or Benefits – Many therapists in unregulated spas don’t receive health insurance, pension benefits, or maternity leave, making long-term career stability difficult.


So, what does it take to be a professional therapist? 
  • How to learn the art of massage? Is there any certification program, for eg certification in foot reflexology, or body massage or govt approved ayur spa massage certification! 
  • How Kerala can tap the growing demand for spa massage? 
  • Can traditional ayurveda massage centres tap the possibility of including Swedish massage in their menu? 

Just Curious! 


Curious Konnections

Btw, it's time Kerala Govt come up with some kind of standardization with respect to the work, qualification or training which has to be attended by all the staff, the facilities, hygiene, etc. Probably, they can look at the standards in other countries and modify according to Kerala standards. 

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

The Kiss of Life

The Kiss of Life ( Source: Instagram)

 Came across the iconic photo of a electric linesman resuscitating his fellow worker who accidentally contacted a live wire. In the end, he managed to bring him down the pole, and then did a proper CPR which revived him. 

So, after reading the above story, I was thinking of this - - - 

Does our BESCOM or KSEB linesman know to do CPR when the need arises? 
Is it part of their training on how resuscitate an employee when an unfortunate event happens?
Do they conduct such drills so that they get to practice CPR and learn to do it perfectly


Just thinking!