With the recent headlines detailing alleged harassment by powerful persons in the entertainment industry and beyond, it is imperative that employers effectively address claims of discrimination, harassment and hostile work environment now more than ever. But what happens when an employee is being harassed or
THE PRIVATE CLUB industry is always looking for new ways to expand its services and to provide greater value to its members. Oftentimes this priority is challenged by both operating budgets and physical limitations of the facilities. With the current demand for wellness programming, adding
A core principle of club membership has long been exclusive access to premier facilities. These days, when perceived value is a distinguishing characteristic for clubs and activity preferences are changing dramatically, it is arguable that a club’s physical facilities are more important to their success
ONE OF MANY THINGS I have learned during the master planning process and construction is that effective and timely communication to the membership is vital. Many of my peers have embarked on a facility master plan and we know it can be a challenging process for
IN THIS ISSUE of Club Director, we look at successful club and golf course renovation projects that attract and delight members. Over the past decade some clubs implemented capital projects to update amenities and facilities; however, with a much stronger economy, clubs are investing in new renovations in
Renovations and new capital projects can mean growing your footprint, adding unique upgrades and shifting strategies to attract and engage members. With proper planning the process can produce fantastic facilities, the likes of which are showcased on the following pages. Club Director invited several key
While expensive initially, capital projects and renovations can give a significant boost to your club’s bottom line in the long run. Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners has a strong history of creating amenities that not only give members more memorable experiences and reasons to
How can a successful and storied club add a basic amenity that had been missing for 120 years of its existence? The Woman’s Athletic Club of Chicago on one of Chicago’s major avenues had a long and distinguished history by virtue not only of its
BACK IN THE DAY, the main street of any town or city was the center of community life, offering food, entertainment and retail destinations. Today, true main streets are rare and represent a nostalgic era of times gone by when communities gathered to dine, see movies,