Skift recently dug into a question we deal with on a regular basis: why does salary data for event professionals look so inconsistent? Barbara Scofidio at Skift raised the topic in a story on confusing salary benchmarks in the events industry (Meeting Planner Salaries: Why They Never Agree), and it's worth unpacking here. 

The organizations pulling ahead right now aren't the ones with the biggest teams. They're the ones who've figured out how to combine two strategies that, on their own, are useful, but together, are the winning formula: agile staffing and skills-based hiring.

Most organizations wait to staff up until they're understaffed, post a role, wait weeks to fill it, and hope the person they hire is as good on the job as they were in the interview. That's not a talent strategy. That's damage control.

You may be wondering – if travel is getting harder, more expensive and more scrutinized… what actually needs to change? The answer is not to reduce travel, but to be more intentional about why it exists.

Prepare your organization to withstand layoffs with five effective strategies you can implement with your today.

Three ways organizations can support sustainability initiatives and contribute to the overall success of an event and its community.

Supporting strengths when hiring talent can have a lucrative impact on individual work and teamwork– especially when building agile teams.

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important in the future of work; they are essential to maintaining innovative, successful teams.

The demand for agile staffing solutions in the event industry is increasing and labor laws are changing. Make sure you are compliant and protected.

Revive and Innovate: Vision for the Future, Part 5 – Event professionals are community builders. Learn how leading organizations are prioritizing community building in the event industry and the implications for attendee experience.

Revive and Innovate: Vision for the Future, Part 4 – The future is physical and digital. Soundings Founder Tracy Judge shares the insights she gained from connecting with industry leaders about the future of the industry and how we can prepare for a continually shifting event model.

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series, Part 3: There is a global shortage of talent We explore the impact this talent shortage has on the industry, what it means for the future of the industry, and how we can solve for it.

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series, Part 2: Partnerships are critical for growth. We discuss the unique but crucial shift in partnership that must take place for us all to be successful in the event industry.

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series. Part one: DEI & Sustainability Go Hand in Hand

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series. Five key themes Soundings Founder Tracy Judge identified during a month of industry events travel.

Exploring the symbiotic relationship between DEI initiatives and agile staffing, and how it helps create workplaces that respect and elevate all types of talent and sustainable companies.

The rise of the freelance economy and voluntary attrition presents an opportunity to bring Gen Z talent into the event industry.

The freelance revolution is changing how companies work and how quickly they grow. Hire freelancers to gain access to specialized talent, elevate your product or service, and save time and money.

Stay up to date and prepare for the future of work with Soundings’ State of Talent report.

PCMA Convene // Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge, shares Soundings' genesis story, why it's time to think about talent differently, and how event professionals are benefitting from going freelance.