Employee Appreciation

How has this idea enhanced your club's operation, etc.?

When you take care of your employees, they take care of your members. River Oaks Country Club boasts a staff with many tenured employees, but also many new employees. It is imperatively important that a sense of culture, respect, and appreciation is shared amongst them. By being creative and adding simple, sweet, and fun events to their work schedules, you evoke a since of pride, camaraderie, and enhanced morale. In turn, this builds dedication to their jobs and makes their day just a little brighter - imagine how contagious those smiles are after a massage or ice cream sundae break!

How was this idea implemented, and what have been the club members' reactions?

We developed a calendar of events throughout the year that add a little fun to the regular work day. Piggy-backing off of holidays and occasions, we've built in simple, yet creative events that reward employees for their work and dedication.

This idea is particularly unique, because unless you are a member of the board or a committee which knows of the special employee events, you most likely aren't totally aware - yet, you most likely see a staff that is committed, happy to be at work, and provides great service because they know the biggest reason we are able to provide them a happy workplace is largely to do with the members they serve.