Articles tagged “career”

A closer look at materials from 10 professional associations identified the most essential elements of a meeting justification letter.

Women event professionals report being stereotyped, harassed, unable to balance work and family, paid less than men, and then as the ultimate insult, forced out of their jobs at the late stage of their careers. And that’s in an industry made up mostly of women.

Senior planners often say they feel trapped in their roles, with no upward mobility. The good news is that there is opportunity beyond the meeting department.

Nobody gets promoted for knowing how many croissants to order. A new book argues that planners who keep leading with execution will keep getting treated like order-takers — and offers a way out.

Her intuitiveness and willingness to learn have helped Karen Heslin at each stage in her career — especially in her transition from planning to procurement.

There’s a wide price gap between the luggage you will find at your favorite discount retailer and the top-rated names. What makes some brands so much more expensive — and are they worth it?

One of the most effective ways to build your career is by making connections — but it’s not always easy to meet new people at networking events. These 10 tips will help.

The key planning questions that position planners as more than just order-takers.

A deepening talent and knowledge gap is widely viewed as one of the events industry’s most existential challenges. Intentional investment in talent pipelines, mentorship, and alternative workforce models may help.

They're living their dreams while running their businesses, managing meetings, and staying involved with the industry — but it isn't always easy.