Employee retention and satisfaction are pivotal in the hospitality industry, particularly for clubs and resorts where personalized service is the cornerstone of guest experience. A well-crafted benefits package can make all the difference in attracting top talent and keeping them engaged. Here’s how to create a benefits package that stands out while aligning with industry… Read more »
The old business adage of “You’ve got to spend money to make money” has taken hold in the private club industry. A recent survey found that over half of private clubs plan to spend more on facility improvements this year. However, for these projects to pay off for clubs, they must not let member satisfaction… Read more »
Having an easily recognizable employer brand is invaluable to hospitality companies seeking to attract candidates. However, some hiring situations require a more discrete approach. Whether a hospitality company wants to limit the number of unqualified candidates, shield business plans from competitors, or minimize operations disruptions during executive turnover, confidential searches can be a valuable strategy.… Read more »
Whether voluntarily or legally obligated, hospitality employers have made record-setting pay rate increases in 2023. However, many companies are still struggling to attract talent due to a low unemployment rate. When employers compete for talent in a small talent pool, they need more than increased pay to gain the upper hand. These conditions will produce… Read more »
Which generation has the most influence over how Country Clubs are evolving? Is it the Millennials, one of the fastest-growing groups of new golfers? Or is it Generation X (aged 42 – 57), which currently holds the highest utilization increase of Country Clubs? Or is it Generation Z, the current members’ children who can’t yet… Read more »
As in every other industry, Artificial Intelligence has many hospitality recruiters on the edge of their seats. How can this technology be utilized? How will this technology change the industry? Will it replace certain roles? Our recruiting team has already discovered ways to leverage AI to research markets, build prospective candidate lists, efficiently catalogue candidate… Read more »
Whether salary negotiations fell through, the work environment was toxic, or your dream opportunity fell into your lap, you’ve decided that your days are numbered with your current employer. You have finally come to the conclusion that it’s time to move on. So how do you handle your last days at your current company? A… Read more »
When many people think of sports in private clubs, they might only picture tennis and golf. Yes, club leaders tend to focus on these more scenic and higher revenue-producing sports, but they may be missing out on an opportunity in niche racquet sports. Sports like pickleball, badminton, and platform tennis have fewer entry barriers than… Read more »
At first glance, sustainability initiatives can seem at odds with the expectation of luxury associated with country clubs. But with some strategic and creative thinking, going green can add value to memberships. Here are five ways sustainability can elevate country club members’ golfing, dining, and experiences: Feature Native Wildlife Consider ways your club can actively… Read more »
Communicating company goals to your hospitality team is critical to the success of your business. But teams or individual employees cannot be expected to break those goals down into achievable tasks on their own. Nor can they be expected to achieve them if the method is at odds with their own goals. It’s up to… Read more »