Labor and Wage Pressure on 2022 Club Budgets
In October 2021, Club Benchmarking conducted a survey aimed at quantifying the impact of labor shortages, hourly wage inflation and other economic pressures on 2022 club budgets and dues rates. More than 540 clubs responded, and the study findings were compiled in an industry report which was distributed to participating clubs. The charts excerpted below focus on a single area of the study—the impact of the tight labor market on the club industry.
Staffing Struggles
The first survey question asked respondants to describe the relative difficulty of attracting hourly labor. Possible responses were laid out on a seven-point scale.
97% of all responding clubs reported increased levels of difficulty attracting hourly workers and 52% identified their staffing challenges as “Extremely Difficult.”
Across the industry, Club Benchmarking survey data indicates 70-80% of clubs are unable to fill all of their F&B positions, with 15-35% of full-time slots staffed below ideal levels and part-time slots 30-50% below ideal levels.
The survey report is available to every club that completes the survey. For more information about obtaining a copy for your club, email Club Benchmarking Research Coordinator Mike Morin at [email protected].