Our relationship with technology continues to intertwine with virtually all facets of life, including the workplace, home, our health and interactions with each other. Not just cool or experimental, today’s technology provides more useful benefits to its users than ever before. Here, we examine new
The coronavirus pandemic has posed an unprecedented crisis that suddenly changed the way of life for billions of people around the world. As a result, the way people interact and do business with each other has been dramatically changed, and in many cases, halted altogether.
Will private clubs exist in 25 years? How about 50 or 100 or 500? Spoiler alert: of course they will! The real question—the critical question—you’ll need to answer is, “will my club be around in 100 years?” That answer, sorry to say, is no. But before you
WHEN I STARTED working in the private golf and country club industry more than 40 years ago, golf, cards in the men’s locker and dressy family dinners in a dining room of white tablecloths, hunter green carpet and burgundy chairs were the status quo. Clubs
We may not realize it, but we are in the midst of a societal transformation unlike any America has ever seen before. At the center of this transformation are two massive demographic shifts: the rapid cultural diversification of the U.S. and the cohabitation and interaction
Post-Great Recession, private clubs align with the economy have rebounded, offering new opportunities and demands for clubs, staff and members. This macro perspective takes a look at not just the economic and legislative issues impacting the country, and the latest in branding, workforce, food and
First they were coming. Now they’re here—millennials are the largest cohort in U.S. workplaces and apparently the least engaged generation of your workforce. So what’s a club to do? When it comes to making work matter to millennials, it’s time to move from stereotypes to
As private clubs continue to rebound post-recession, competition has increased within the industry. Clubs are tweaking and adding programs and services to retain and recruit members. With that comes increased responsibility to be aware of major trends happening outside of the club. Here are key
Affluent consumers frequently demand customization and personalization—sometimes identified as the new luxury experience—with products and services tailored to their individual needs. From Millennials and Boomers to fitness fanatics and those who simply want to relax, clubs have always catered to their members’ needs. Today, marketing
Renovations are a necessity to maintain a strong club. They provide new and improved amenities, invigorate current members and attract new ones. Although they can be complicated and large in scope, the right renovation will pay dividends down the road. Staying up to date on