In the private club world, service and culture are vital to making the member experience worthwhile. For employees to best serve both the club and its members, employees should have a broad understanding of the club, its members’ needs, and their own place within the
The I-9 Form sets forth a list of acceptable documents that an employee can use to verify their identity and employment eligibility, and employees are entitled to select which documents from the list they wish to present. The acceptable documents are broken up into Lists
Immigration continues to be a hot button issue around the country, and many employers are under increased scrutiny regarding potential hiring of illegal immigrants. According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all employers, including private clubs, are required to verify that all
New Year’s resolutions. Some are more successful than others, and right about now is the time when we generally start to forget that we made them in the first place—especially those relating to working out, losing weight, or getting fit. After all, who wants to
The private club industry is changing with the times—embracing new members and new trends to help clubs stay relevant and competitive in the future. Unfortunately, some of these changes and new programs endanger one of the things that many private clubs value—their tax-exempt status. In
In developing a risk management plan a club should pay particular attention to three areas that are especially vulnerable to risk. Employment Practices Was club counsel consulted to verify that the club’s employment policies, applications and other employment documents follow federal, state and local laws?
In most club environments, staff consists of individuals of several different generations that all need to work together. Unfortunately, communication among the generations sometimes experiences a disconnect—especially in terms of preferred technology methods. Golf Course Industry, working with Syngenta Business Institute, conducted research to identify
Technology. It saves time, keeps us focused on our business goals and ensures we remain competitive in the fast-paced world around us. It also can be misused if not implemented in a controlled manner. Strong, clear technology usage policies can help maintain the confidentiality, promote
To protect your club from liability, be sure to develop usage rules in the following areas when crafting your club’s IT policies: E-Mail Internet Remote Access Passwords Removable Media Social Media Specific policies your club should consider implementing include: E-Mail/Internet: Prohibit employees from transmitting
Risk management planning is crucial to protecting the assets of the club and its officers, directors and staff. Common areas in which risk management plans are used are policies regulating the service of alcohol, employment, membership and environmental practices, workplace safety, disaster planning, and the