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How to Hire the Best Catering Director for Your Club

We have all heard the old saying many times, “hire the right people for the right positions.” Sounds great. Very logical. But, what does this mean exactly and how do you go about doing this? For the club’s catering department, this will first require an

Employee Retention: Minimizing Employee Turnover

One of the best ways to lower employee turnover is to improve employee retention efforts and those elements of the workplace that directly improve employee engagement. While there are many factors that contribute to employee retention, retention ultimately hinges on employee satisfaction, engagement and loyalty.

Spirit of Giving: Employee Gifts and Taxes

With the holiday season underway, many clubs may be planning on giving gifts to their employees. Clubs should keep in mind the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules regarding gifts to employees. A club’s method of gift-giving usually determines whether or not holiday gifts will be

Board Dynamics: Coming Together and Moving Ahead

Board culture is one of those tenuous areas where it can be challenging to get everyone on the same page. Individual board members have their own specific ideas about how the club should be run, and often these ideas can come into conflict with each

Liability Waivers: Protection for Clubs

Liability waivers are important for clubs with fitness facilities because, if well written, they can help protect the club from liability for injuries resulting from negligence in most jurisdictions. Being prepared can help the club avoid potential liability and run a safe and successful facility.

Continuing Education for Fitness and Tennis Staff

Sam, a 55-year-old male league tennis player, comes to the fitness center three days a week for strength training. His trainer, John, has him perform an exercise that he has found successful with his high school football players. While training, Sam hears a “pop” in

The Well-Dressed Worker: Workplace Dress and Grooming

As American society becomes increasingly more casual, both at home and in the workplace, setting standards for professional attire in the business world has become increasingly more difficult. Different people have different views on what counts as “professional attire,” and what certain individuals may or

Benefits Breakdown: Top 5 Trends in Employee Benefits

Employee benefits make up an important element of competitive compensation packages. Oftentimes, attractive benefit packages can help employers attract the best job candidates and retain top-performing employees—even if the salary may be the same or better elsewhere. Comprehensive benefit packages can help build employee loyalty

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