Because choosing your club’s next general manager can often be a long and difficult undertaking, properly evaluating the club’s needs is essential. Once firm skillsets and previous experience are identified, the Search Committee can begin the search. During the interview process, the committee will need
As clubs slowly rebound from the recent economic downturn—a period when even the most prestigious clubs deferred capital expenditures—it is appropriate for club leaders to fixate on upgrading the member experience. Thoughtful leaders undertake this effort with one eye on today’s members and another on
The battle rages at both state and federal levels over worker misclassification and what some call “wage theft.” The issue of misclassification crosses into many different workplace issues for clubs and other employers. The issues affect whether an individual is entitled to the rights of
As part of your best practices in governance, the club should have a documented board profile, which is a “wish list” of attributes, skills and perspectives represented on the board at any given point within the board cycle. The composition of every board varies, but
2018 was a watershed year for the National Club Association (NCA) and NCA CONNECT, highlighted by reporting on critical advocacy victories and timely articles that informed the industry on its most pressing issues. Take a look back at this past year of NCA CONNECT to learn
On December 12, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its revised version of the Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS Rule). This new regulation replaces the 2015 WOTUS Rule that altered the definition of protected water under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and will relieve
WHILE CLUBS CONTINUE to study what will drive member attraction and retention in today’s world, one of the biggest issues is that the club membership of yesteryear is a lot different than today. Value is a driving force. Value is an important equation in looking at
Labor shortages are a national challenge— and private clubs are among the industries experiencing difficulty in recruiting and retaining staff. In September 2018, employers nationwide had roughly a million more unfilled job openings (7.01 million) than there were unemployed workers, according to the Labor Department.
On Friday, President Trump and Congress agreed to a deal that funds the federal government through February 15, halting the country’s longest shutdown after 35 days, and allowing roughly 800,000 federal employees to go back to work and receive pay. The impacts of the shutdown
It is the time of the year when we give thanks for all we have and celebrate the season with those around us. And it is the peak business season; one party seems to morph into the next! It is also the time when more