Why Do We Have To Avoid Interns Be Paid?

Hiring interns has a number of benefits: they bring fresh ideas to the table, spread a word of the Basketball club to their peers, increase the team’s productivity, and often turn into ideal full-time hires. But, there’s a major consideration before we bring them on: Do we have to pay them? There are moral, legal, and ethical questions surrounding the dilemma—and ultimately, in spite of all the arguments, I have to decide what’s best for the Basketball club.
After all, maybe I am on a tight budget—or maybe there are other sport clubs in the area or industry that don’t pay their interns. If those organizations are able to attract interns for no pay, why should I? Moreover, HR might come across profiles of potential interns who are begging for experience and wouldn’t hesitate to work for free. …show more content…
For one, I can obviously save a lot of cash. Plus, by freeing up resources, I can provide internships to a greater number of candidates. And since those interns obviously aren’t just looking for a paycheck (they did agree to be unpaid, after all), they’re more likely to be truly dedicated to the club’s cause and eager to learn the skills we can provide. Having this in mind, these interns want to be able to get ahead of the learning curve before they enter the workforce—and they’ll sacrifice a paycheck for that opportunity, even more if they truly believe in the club’s mission and