article thumbnail

Employee Drought Threatens Hospitality Reopening

Smart Meetings

Jeff Quade, executive vice president of exhibitions with convention logistics company GES , predicts the return of big meetings will be “a little lumpy,” particularly in some parts of the country, for the rest of this year. And the desperation companies are feeling will make thoughtful human resources practices difficult.

article thumbnail

Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

Smart Meetings

For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI.

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How the Great Resignation is Impacting Business Events

Convene by PCMA

Alex Alonso, chief knowledge officer at SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) sought to put those numbers in context at the SHRM21 Annual Conference & Expo, held Sept. But Klotz seems to have been prescient: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, during April, May, and June 2021, a record 11.5

article thumbnail

How to Organize a Successful Event – 10 Top Tips for Perfect Events

Eventtia

Don’t forget all the details like required contracts, insurance policies, permits, and the logistics of each different element. Having a comprehensive event plan will significantly help you in managing your team and coordinating volunteers, and can also help in securing talents and sponsorships.

article thumbnail

Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

Bizzaboo

How To Become CPCE Certified The exam structure is comprehensive and consists of 175 multiple-choice questions, covering domains ranging from accounting to beverage management and marketing to human resources. Learn more: CPCE 4. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional What Is CGMP Certification?

article thumbnail

Top 6 Event Planning Certifications To Boost Your Career

Eventtia

Event planners also handle logistics like transportation and accommodations. You’ll learn about budgeting, venue selection, and logistics management. Event planners ensure that all the details of a particular event are taken care of. They work with clients to determine their budgets, choose a venue, and select vendors.

article thumbnail

Q&A with Janet McNab:The Macao based MD who is always up for a good challenge

Travel Daily Media

In my role as managing director, I have strong support from a team of three female GMs, who look after Sales and Marketing, Finance and Human Resources. I am also proud to say that we have many women leaders on our team. Our sales team has also worked hard to build awareness about our brands in China and around the world.