Pickleball Joins the Hiring Game—Recruitment Gets a Competitive Spin

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Pickleball, the fast-growing sport that takes elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is now also venturing into the realm of corporate recruitment. Several firms are incorporating pickleball into employee recruitment offerings, offering employees access to courts, tournaments, and wellness programs driven by the sport.

Why Pickleball?

The sport has been fast-growing, with participation growing over 150% over the past three years.

Bosses view pickleball as a team-building activity that serves to bring employees into interaction and cooperation with one another.

The low-impact level of the game makes it accessible to a wide variety of professionals, from new hires to seasoned executives.

Corporate Adoption and Benefits

Technology companies and startups are leading the way, adding pickleball membership to employee benefit packages.

Firms are hosting recruitment tournaments, which allow interviewees to network in a relaxed setting.

HR experts suggest that pickleball enhances corporate culture, wellness, and stress alleviation.

Future of Pickleball in Recruitment

Analysts predict that sports-based recruitment advantages will expand beyond pickleball to other sports like padel and e-sports.

Companies having in-house pickleball courts may find improved employee retention and job satisfaction.

The trend ought to become a standard for companies to incorporate recreation sports in hiring benefits.

Sources: Winning at Pickleball, USA Pickleball, Yardbarker, MSN, Economic Times.