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Ascent: Inclusion & Diversity
Everyone Has a Place at the Table
A new website has made a splash by highlighting the diverse but often overlooked pool of talent in the culinary world, from chefs to speakers.
A Banner of Support
A Special Olympics USA Games congratulations banner, signed by attendees of this year’s PCMA Education Conference, helped connect two different events with one uniform message — embracing diversity and inclusion.
The Bystander Effect: How to React If You See Someone Being Harassed
Bystander intervention training can help people learn effective ways to react when they see someone else being harassed.
What Is the Bystander Effect and What Can You Do About It?
Business-events professionals offer six ways organizations can help circumvent the bystander effect in the workplace.
Women Do Ask For Raises
Contrary to conventional wisdom, women do ask for raises. They just don’t get them as often as men do, according to a recent study.
What Is the Bystander Effect and What Can You Do About It?
Business-events professionals offer six ways organizations can help circumvent the bystander effect in the workplace.
What Job Skills Will You Need in 2020?
As technology disrupts industries, the demand for soft skills — including creativity and emotional intelligence — is growing fast.
PCMA Convene Quiz: Are you a “workaholic”?
Studies have suggested about 10 percent of the average population are workaholics. Depending on the context, the term “workaholic” can have many connotations. While some proudly identify as being a workaholic and equate the designation with a solid work ethic, others may view the term negatively as it may indicate prioritizing work above all else. Take this quick quiz to see which camp you fall into and learn why both sides may be right.
Suggest Someone For The Ascent Spotlight
The PCMA-Convene Ascent initiative is creating a video series featuring individuals with stories to tell about inclusion and empowerment in the business events industry.
Paying Her Dues, Building Her Toolbox, and Climbing the Ladder
Lanette Myers, CMP, the executive director of catering, conventions and events at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, weighs in on the demands and rewards of working in F&B.
How to Make Your Conference Welcoming to All
Honest feedback from some attendees on how they felt less than part of the community at Risk Management Society’s 2017 conference led to new inclusivity initiatives at this year’s event.
Can Artificial Intelligence Be Unbiased?
Short answer: Yes. But machine learning is only as good as the data it’s based on. And that’s where it gets challenging.