The Millennial Challenge

By the year 2030, Millennials, also known as Gen Y (those born in the 80’s and 90’s) will make up 75% of the workforce.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2015, this hyper-connected and tech-savvy demographic will come close to overtaking the majority representation of the workplace. This should not come as a… Read more »

Benefits of Outsourcing Your Club’s HR Department

How would your club run without the right staff – and the best possible human resources structure to hire, retain and develop them? The answer is: Not at all. Your employees are your most valuable asset – and your HR team is the lifeline that helps ensure this resource, today and for the long term.… Read more »

How to Receive Critical Employee Feedback

You’re committed to attracting new customers and retaining the ones you have, encouraging them to return time and again. Right on, but remember: Don’t overlook your most important customers – the ones who work for you every day. Because without them, where would you be? Help ensure ongoing customer service success by keeping your employees… Read more »

Selecting the “Right” Recruiting Firm

When a hiring need arises, you need to make the right candidate match, efficiently and successfully. The cost of a hiring mistake – estimated at three times that of an initial hire – is just too high. So, partnering with a recruiting firm that knows your business and knows your needs, is a wise strategic… Read more »

The Treasure of True Grit

“Tell me about a time when you failed, and what you learned from that experience.” Think of the most successful employees you’ve ever worked with, or the individuals you’ve mentored who excelled the most, or the leaders you’ve studied who seem to achieve every goal they set for themselves.  Undoubtedly, a common thread between all… Read more »

Recruiting Challenges for 2014

Are You Ready to Meet the Challenge of Recruiting in 2014? written by Dana Baith VP of Recruiting – Horizon Hospitality Government agencies, industry publications and travel associations are all shouting the good news…”The hospitality industry (especially the hotel sector) will continue to see an increase in business during the coming year.”  Obviously that means… Read more »

Creating a SERVICE Culture

CULTURE is a key ingredient for the sustainability and prosperity of  all private clubs.  Creating an adaptive culture that is aligned to business goals and objectives will provide clubs with the ability to significantly outperform their competitors and prosper with both membership growth and retention! Accelerated performance is caused because the group (i.e. the club management team and hourly staff)… Read more »

Creating a Culture of Retention

Offices everywhere are full of eager employees poised for fresh starts! There is recharged enthusiasm for conquering previously unconquerable projects. Time with family and friends has allowed for the creation of elaborate dreams to assist in the accomplishment of elaborate goals. In corporations around the world, the New Year brings a revived optimism for all… Read more »

Hiring for Attitude

When you’re making the decision on whom to hire- how much weight do you put on “attitude” vs. skill or experience? The importance of “attitude” in a service-oriented environment: As you look to hire and train your new employees, your overall goal is to prepare them to have a positive impact on the customer experience… Read more »