Articles tagged “HR”

Careers

For Senior Women Planners, Ageism is Real  

Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at ‘making it happen’ than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that.

Barbara Scofidio | 3 weeks ago

Event Management

The ‘New’ Outsourcing for Meetings: On-Demand and Task-Specific

Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.

Barbara Scofidio | 4 weeks ago

Industry News

Meeting Professionals React to FTC Noncompete Ban

The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban employers from using noncompete clauses. Such a ban could affect tens of millions of workers, meeting professionals included.

Andrea Doyle | 5 months ago

Podcast

Amanda Armstrong: The Intersection of Passion and Impact

Amanda Armstrong, Encore's senior vice president of communications and industry relations, delves into the art of career mapping, fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, and the enduring importance of human connection in shaping the world of events.

Miguel Neves | 10 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Advocating for Change

Ren Akinci is executive vice president, people and culture officer at Emerald. Her passion lies with making diversity, inclusion, and equity an intentional focus for companies.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 1 year ago

Inspiration

Holiday Party Ideas for a Remote World

A globally dispersed workforce is a reality today and in-person holiday parties can be challenging for employees based in different countries across various time zones. No need to be a bah humbug — there are ways to create virtual holiday cheer. 

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago