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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

Convene by PCMA

When Courtney Mesmer, CMP, DES, CES, became vice president, events, at the human resources organization WorldatWork®Total Rewards Association two years ago, her primary assignment was to modernize the organization’s annual meeting. This story is part of the March/April Convene cover and CMP Series on speaker coaching.

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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. Consider speakers for your hybrid event.

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Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’

Smart Meetings

In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. Reach] out to your human resources or culture keepers to find out what employee resource groups may want to lend support to the planning efforts,” she suggested. “[Ask] It isn’t a quick fix,” she continued. “It Dasher asked.

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TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism

Travel Daily Media

TIS-Tourism Innovation Summit 2023, the international summit on tourism innovation and technology to be held in Seville, Spain, from October 18-20, will feature prominent leaders in Training, Human Resources and Business Leadership.

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AI set to drive Thailand’s leadership as the world’s premier “Lifestyle” Travel Destination:  TTF 2024

Travel Daily Media

“With the lightening development of AI, this is a call to action for hospitality to return to its roots of a service culture as technology frees up human resources and allows our industry to focus on what is important – people. AI is not a shadow cast over hospitality, it’s a bright shining light.”

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

She suggested that attendance at conferences in general be allocated to Human Resources budgets rather than marketing because they are powerful tools for employee development, retention and mental health.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. It’s a fast-paced work environment and it requires undivided attention. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.