INSIDERS x Franziska Bosbach Marketing Team Lead at Reboots The sports recovery market is rapidly gaining momentum as athletes and enthusiasts alike prioritize physical well-being and performance longevity. In this evolving landscape, Reboots stands out as a pioneering German brand, renowned for its innovative compression massage products that transform recovery from a professional luxury into […]
INSIDERS x Sébastien Béquart CEO & co-founder Egym Wellpass The wellness and corporate sports subscription market is dynamically evolving as companies increasingly recognize the power of sport in enhancing employee motivation and health. In this shifting landscape, Egym Wellpass stands out as a transformative leader. Born from the fusion of French startup Jimlib and the […]
In the sports industry, talent doesn’t just respond to job offers. It responds to brands that feel alive, credible, and connected to the culture of sport. That’s why employer brand promotion in the sports sector has become one of the most strategic levers for clubs, federations, agencies, equipment manufacturers and sports tech companies competing for […]
INSIDERS x Zakaria Mansour CEO & Co-founder at bsport The fitness and boutique fitness market is undergoing a remarkable transformation post-Covid, with growth rates between 60-70% for specialized boutique studios like yoga, Pilates, and indoor cycling, contrasting with a stagnation in traditional gyms. This shift highlights a consumer demand for personalized, results-driven experiences over generic […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organisations hire, and the sports sector is no exception. From automated CV screening at major sporting goods companies to AI-powered candidate matching on specialist job platforms, the technology is moving fast and HR teams are trying to keep up. AI talent acquisition in sports is no longer a future scenario. […]
A new generation is entering the workforce, and sports companies are going to have to work harder to attract them. Gen Z, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is now the fastest-growing segment of the global talent pool. They are digital natives with high expectations, and they are not afraid to walk away from employers […]
INSIDERS with Gregory Merguerian CEO & Co-founder at Bounce The sporting goods market for racket sports is booming, driven by the explosive growth of padel, especially across Europe. With over 100 million players worldwide combined for tennis and padel, this sector is transforming fast. Amidst this dynamic landscape, Bounce emerges as a pioneering startup committed […]
Outdoor gear industry jobs attract a specific kind of candidate: someone who doesn’t separate their professional ambitions from their relationship with the mountains, the trails, or the water. The sector knows this, and the brands that have built the most distinctive cultures, Salomon, Arc’teryx, and Mammut among them, have developed hiring approaches that go well […]
Employee wellbeing in sports companies has moved from a nice-to-have to a strategic priority. Across the sector, from outdoor apparel brands to professional clubs to sports tech firms, HR leaders are investing more deliberately in the physical, mental, and social health of their workforce. And in many cases, sports employers are doing this better than […]
Sports industry talent retention has become one of the most pressing issues facing HR and leadership teams across the sector. The pattern is consistent: a high-performing marketing manager with five years at a sports brand takes a role at a tech company. A performance analyst leaves a professional club for a consultancy. A commercial director […]