Press Release: Soundings Launches Survey to Examine How AI Will Disrupt Workforce Dynamics in Business Events
As AI continues to disrupt traditional business models in the business events industry, Soundings aims to gather critical insights to help the industry adapt and prepare for the future.
April 2nd is Soundings Professional Freedom Day: A Celebration of Career Independence for All
On April 2nd, 2018, Tracy Judge made a life-changing decision—she left behind the traditional corporate path and founded Soundings. Join us on April 2nd to celebrate the day YOU took ownership of your career to build something meaningful!
Love is Blind... But Your Hiring Practices Shouldn’t Be
In the reality TV world, drama is part of the game. But for businesses, particularly in the business events industry, drama in the form of hiring mistakes can have real-world consequences…
(smartmeetings.com) Nikki Gonzales Receives Smart Meetings 2024 Joule Award
Soundings Founder & Chief of Staff, Nikki Gonzales, is one of just five recipients of the Smart Meetings 2024 Joule Award, honoring leaders who got behind their causes and energized forward progress over the last year.
Revolutionizing the Workforce: Skills, Thrills, and Agile Talent
In the business events industry, talent remains the elephant in the room. It’s a topic that comes up during presentations or in thought leadership discussions, but actionable insights on how to drive real change are rarely provided…
(TheMeetingsMagazines.com) Growth by Association: Why Seeking Top Associations Connections in the Industry Matters
Soundings Founder & CEO Tracy Judge was featured on the cover of TheMeetingsMagazine.com's September 2024 issue of Association Conventions & Facilities and shares insights on how to leverage associations for networking, education, and career development.
How Skills and Strengths-Based Hiring Drives Agile Staffing in the Business Events Industry
Six strategies for matching talent to roles that meet evolving business events industry demands, helping companies stay competitive and deliver exceptional results.
Press Release: SITE Global and Soundings Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Talent Across Incentive Travel Industry
This partnership combines SITE’s leadership in incentive travel with Soundings’ unique approach to talent development, providing professionals with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to thrive in a changing environment.
Corporate Event News: The Freelancer Boom: Why Event Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore the Gig Workforce
Corporate Event News// A record number of business event professionals are now working full-time as freelancers, according to a recent study designed to highlight the motivations, demographics, and work values of independent workers in the events industry.
(Smart Meetings) Labor Day Spotlight: The Growing Demand for Specialized Freelance Meeting Planners
Smart Meetings // In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings, to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy.
Press Release: Soundings Releases Groundbreaking Study on Freelancers in Business Events
Soundings publishes its latest white paper, “Agile Talent Strategies: Leveraging the Expertise of Freelancers in the Business Events Industry.”
Maximize Your Strengths for Professional Success: “Elevate Your Career” Virtual Event Series
Join us for a three-part Elevate Your Career virtual event series “Maximize Your Strengths for Professional Success” hosted by Soundings. Each one-hour event features a presentation on leveraging your strengths for desired personal and career growth, followed by dynamic peer-to-peer career conversations.
(Smart Meetings) Hack the 32-Hour Work Week
Smart Meetings// Soundings was featured in the July issue of Smart Meetings magazine.
(Smart Meetings) Event Tech Check: Exciting New Tools for Attendee Engagement, Live Translation, Staffing, and More
Smart Meetings// Soundings was featured in BizBash’s roundup of the newest tech solutions for events. Including the talent platform and new Soundings Elevate services.
Press Release: Soundings Launches Career Coaching Services to Address Gender Disparity in the Business Events Industry
Soundings Elevate is the newest member of the Soundings family, offering a collection of strengths-based career coaching designed to empower our professionals.
BizBash: Industry Innovators 2024: 10 Tech Experts Who Are Redefining the Event Experience
BizBash// Explore how these tech trailblazers are helping craft unforgettable experiences and revolutionizing the event industry with their innovative tools and technologies.
What Does the New Independent Contractor Rule Mean for You?
The Department of Labor’s new final rule on worker classification is now in effect – what this means for independent meeting planners and the companies that hire them.
Convene Podcast Episode: ‘Give a little more grace to those incoming graduates.’
PCMA Convene // Soundings Chief of Staff, Nikki Gonzales, featured on the PCMA Convene podcast episode filmed at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024!
2024 Smart Meetings Smart Women Industry Leader Winner: Kerry Lambert
SMART MEETINGS // Soundings Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Lambert, awarded Industry Leader Award!