Serving as the Chair of the Education and the Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions and as a member of the Physicians’ Caucus and Health Caucus, Congressman David “Phil” Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) plays an important role in shaping labor and health care
For the past four years, the Republican majority in the House of Representatives has tried time and time again to completely repeal or remove large parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Because of the significant disruption this law will likely have
Discussions about performance reviews have been under fire in recent years. While some employers find more frequent, less formal evaluations to meet their needs, annual performance reviews can be beneficial if they are conducted using best practices including: regular feedback from managers and performance goals
Making the right moves to prosper from the changes that will take place in the future can be very beneficial; the reverse is also true—placing the wrong bets can be costly. In the 1990s, a lot of smart people invested big money in golf because
A Club Director article, “How to Challenge Legislation in Your State,” summarized six critical elements to produce an effective political campaign against a proposed golf tax in California: (1) a strong, proactive lobby presence in the state capital; (2) a professional public relations firm; (3) a politically
A Club Director article, “How to Challenge Legislation in Your State,” summarized six critical elements to produce an effective political campaign against a proposed golf tax in California: (1) a strong, proactive lobby presence in the state capital; (2) a professional public relations firm; (3) a
The 2014 NCA National Club Conference proved to be a tremendous success with industry leaders from around the country convening in San Francisco last month to provide the latest club trends and best practices. In case you missed the event, here are some of the
Expect to find it more difficult for clubs to attract and retain a strong staff. This prediction comes from NCA’s recent Navigating the Future research project, which surveyed Delphi panelist experts to forecast upcoming industry trends and offer expertise. Its findings reveal that with numerous
The notion of the family being an essential part of the private club scene is not new. Many country clubs have had to replace their pools in recent years because they were 50 years old, so that most essential element of family activity has been
Number: 70% – The percentage of club industry experts who see a continued problem with excessive board involvement in a club’s daily affairs (“micro-management”). In order for club operations to run smoothly and for members to make the most of their club experience, it’s crucial