Articles tagged “jobs”

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

Research

New Data Shows Growth in Event Jobs

New data suggests a return to pre-pandemic event job level is near. With two-thirds of positions being filled by event-industry newcomers, service levels may yet take some time to fully recover.

Refugio Garcia | 6 months ago

Careers

ECA Promotes Bills to Help the Next Generation of Event Professionals

The events industry workforce suffered a serious blow during the pandemic, and is still recovering. Can the passage of new legislation aid in repopulating the industry?

Refugio Garcia | 8 months ago

Announcements

A Guide to Leadership and Careers in Events

Discover the definitive handbook to unlocking your full leadership potential and carving out a successful career in the thrilling world of events.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 10 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

No Degree? No Problem, Says Events Industry

The labor shortage continues to be an issue, and many event companies are successfully combating it by eliminating the need for a college degree.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago