Schedule / Substitute Teachers 

My Pilates studio is grappling with frequent sub requests (and unfortunate class cancellations when request can't be filled). Instructors are not full time employees, and many have chosen this career largely for its flexibility. How are other studios navigating schedule commitments with instructors?

I've personally been on both sides of the issue... most of my teaching career has been private/not committed to a studio's schedule because of the opportunity cost.

My team is discussing solutions... the idea of a financial "penalty" is being floated, but something about that just doesn't sit right with me.