Workplace benefits trends continue to hold significant importance for the stability and health and financial security of employees. As reported in the fall 2010 issue of Club Director, employee benefits have weathered the economic storm with only modest reductions. The findings, based on the 8th annual Study
Consumers are keeping food safety at top of mind as they choose where and what to eat. I reached out to Jorge Hernandez, senior vice president of food safety and quality assurance for U.S. Foodservice, to find out how restaurants and their employees can take action
Did you know that golf is a $75.9 billion industry, larger than the motion picture and recording industries combined? The economic impact of the golf industry in America was conveyed by National Club Association board members and staff as they joined others from the industry
Have you ever considered how many times a prospective member is encouraged or discouraged to join your club when visiting your club? The more positive “connect”ions a prospective member has while experiencing your club the more likely he/she will join. Each of these opportunities to
Economic pressures, job losses and cutback hours have all added to the financial pressure our club employees are facing. And when this pressure is combined with opportunity and rationalization, the “Magic Triangle of Fraud” is created. What can clubs do to prevent the Magic Triangle
So a new member is committed to joining the club. Congratulations! The dotted line has been signed and initiation fees have been paid. The club has begun what it hopes will be a long-lasting, “profitable” relationship. But how does the club ensure that the new
Many clubs organize an extensive one-to-two day board retreat as a way of strengthening relationships among their leaders. The club should encourage all board members to attend the retreat. In addition, senior management, as well as members of important club committees, typically participates. A successful
Expect age discrimination claims to continue to rise as the U.S. workforce ages. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), age discrimination claims increased nearly 16 percent (15.5%) from 2006 to 2007 and then nearly doubled to 30 percent (28.5%) from 2007 to 2008.
Recent outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli illness from products as varied as peanuts, spinach, tomatoes, pistachios, peppers and cookie dough, have spurred fears about food safety and serve as a reminder to clubs to remain constantly aware of their food sources and product recalls.
Private clubs have often faced the brunt of negative publicity. Whether it’s from a misperception about what private clubs truly are or a bias in the media, it’s always best for clubs to be prepared to effectively handle any and all publicity they receive. NCA’s