Eight Ways to Examine and Optimize the Club Work Experience Through a Generational Lens
Written by: Heather Polivka During the HFTP 2022 Club Forum, we discussed attraction and retention of talent — a hot topic in hospitality, in general. Our conversation covered two themes; the generational shift in the workforce, and looking at our work…
New Proposed Independent Contractor Classification Rule for U.S. Clubs
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. As expected, the Biden Administration finally issued its long-awaited Independent Contractor (IC) Classification Rule. As expected, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule brings back the six-factor “economic realities test” established under the Obama…
Learn in the Right Direction: Education All About Finance, Technology, Clubs and Hotels
While HFTP’s annual conference is best known as a celebration of association achievements that offers a plethora of networking engagements and receptions with members from across the world – the HFTP Annual Convention also features educational program not to be…
Time to Be Heard: What Do You Want from Your Club Software?
If you had a chance to get everything you want from your club management system – what would you ask for? Don’t be afraid to speak up. Just as club professionals are always looking for the most efficient solution, software…
Doing the Math: Keep Your Club Employees With More Than Just a Pay Raise
Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of math to solve a problem. And math is certainly a factor when considering the great exodus of employees from the hospitality industry and others that has been at the top of…
HFTP Club Summit 2022: The Greatest Knowledge Source Comes from Experience
Step right out onto a terrace of The Westin Riverwalk Hotel and immediately enjoy a sun-drenched view of the famed San Antonio Riverwalk. This made an ideal backdrop for the HFTP 2022 Club Summit that took place earlier this week,…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on OSHA’s New Vaccination/Testing Rule
Written by: Brad Steele, J.D. This week, the Supreme Court reinstated the stay on the new OSHA Vaccination/Testing Rule. As such, clubs no longer have to enforce the requirements that went into effect January 10 (like establishing your club’s vaccination…
HFTP Club Members Can Now Access “Comprehensive Practices in Club Cybersecurity” Resource
Now is the time to proactively protect your club’s cybersecurity. To assist club members design an effective strategy, HFTP partnered with the National Club Association (NCA) to develop a detailed report on data and network security. Just released, “Comprehensive Practices…
That’s a Wrap: Awesome People, Fantastic Event and Amazing Technologies
Written by: Tim Henthorn, HITEC Dallas Guest Blogger What a show! Maybe the most dominant undercurrent was how much product innovation occurred during the height of the pandemic. One silver lining that many vendors on the exhibit floor described to…
Destination, HITEC Dallas: Return to In-person Engagement, Education and Exhibits in 2021
HITEC®, the world’s largest hospitality technology conference and exhibition returns live this year in just three months. Join thousands of fellow hospitality professionals September 27-30, 2021 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas USA for four days…