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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Bye-bye Bestie: Today’s workforce isn’t particularly interested in office friendships, recent research shows. That and other career-related trends in this week’s roundup of workplace news and advice curated by the editors of Convene.
5 Ways to Move the Dial on Women’s Leadership in the Business Events Industry
A comprehensive look at why gender disparities persist in senior leadership roles in the business events industry — and ideas for how the global industry can create change.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
The Tortured Event Planners Department
Remember, you bring more to the table than well-organized logistics. Events are a platform that can further goals and advance the industry you serve.
Navigating Political Polarization at Your Events
Political divisiveness has increased dramatically in the U.S. in recent years. How much have you thought about the impact that may have on participants at your events — or what you can do to manage its effects?
Drawing People Together
New research shows that visual art can do more than add beauty to your events — it can help build connections.
Help Out Your Exhibitors
The Exhibitor Advocate recently released its 2023 Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates. This report compares material handling, labor, and equipment costs across 24 major U.S. destinations. Here are two takeaways you should consider.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Completing some easy tasks at the end of the day can help make you feel more satisfied when work is done. That and other career-related advice in this week’s roundup of workplace news and trends curated by the editors of Convene.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Filling in Staffing Gaps With the Right Talent
A new initiative in Boston aims to solve two problems at once: the shortage of highly qualified professionals in the hospitality industry and the lack of diversity in managerial and senior leadership roles.
Convene’s Annual Salary Survey: Are You Earning as Much as Your Peers?
Help us understand better what has changed from 2023, including how your role is evolving, the challenges you face, what your workplace environment is like, and what keeps you coming back for more (in addition to a paycheck — and yes, we want to hear about that, too!).
How Sustainability Is Taking Center Stage in New Orleans
New Orleans is making big strides when it comes to taking care of the planet and the community. Learn how you can partner with New Orleans & Company to take your CSR efforts to a new level.