Lack of support, poor leadership, and no flexibility for families made it a difficult place to work - though the team culture and shared love of golf were highlights.The good thingsIt’s a good environment if you’re passionate about golf - there’s a strong community of like-minded people who genuinely love the game.
There’s a good level of cultural diversity across the business, and while women are underrepresented in leadership roles, the wider team reflects a range of backgrounds and experiences.
The challengesUnfortunately, support from upper management is seriously lacking. There is no HR department, so staff concerns are often dismissed or ignored entirely. It's not a supportive environment for anyone with a young family - flexibility and work-life balance are not prioritised.
As a franchise business, staff are made to feel like they're at the very bottom of the totem pole. Decisions are often made with head office optics in mind, prioritising how things appear or affect those at the top rather than how they impact day-to-day staff. This results in very little in the way of perks or genuine staff appreciation.
Even if you're an avid golfer - given the industry - you should expect very little golf-related benefits or opportunities. Overall, it’s a difficult environment to feel valued in or to grow professionally.