Read the latest Work Trend Index highlights the importance of taking regular mental breaks, revealing how these pauses can support brain health, boost productivity, and enhance overall well-being in today’s high-demand work environments.

Soundings’ CEO and Founder, Tracy Judge, dives into powerful strategies for driving growth and resilience in associations, highlighting how community connections and a spirit of innovation can redefine success and create lasting impact.

A new Freeman trends report measures the gaps between the way organizers design their event programs and the preferences of a new generation of event attendees — and what the most innovative event organizers do differently.

Halloween is quickly becoming a major player in the event industry, rivaling other major holidays. Explore why this spooky season is capturing the hearts of event professionals

Freelancing can be rewarding, but it often comes with a sense of isolation. This article explores the challenges of freelancer loneliness and offers tips on creating a strong, supportive network

Stress at work can push our nervous systems into “survival mode,” leading to a perpetual feeling of being overwhelmed. Techniques for switching off survival mode can easily be woven into our daily routines.

Unionized hotel workers in Boston began a three-day strike this week, while nine other cities could see similar walkouts with little warning. Meeting groups using those cities should be ready to get creative.

Too often we make the mistake of thinking attending a workshop or getting a certification is the long and short of career development. In reality, it’s just one part of the equation.

Event professionals were invited to discuss long-standing industry practices that may need a fresh approach. Explore their insights on which 'sacred cows' of the events industry should be reevaluated and what innovative alternatives could take their place.

The freelance boom in the events industry is here to stay, according to Soundings Founder & CEO Tracy Judge. She dives into the shift toward agile, flexible staffing models and how they're revolutionizing talent strategies in business events.

From compressed timelines to hotel rates, event profs share the biggest challenge they're facing right now.

Many senior women meeting planners and department heads are better at ‘making it happen’ than promoting their value to the C-level. Their jobs could be at risk because of that.

At the core of this year’s IMEX America is the overarching theme of “impact.” But what about the impact we are making on our industry’s rising talent and young professionals? That’s where mentorship comes into play.

Whether you lost a job or an opportunity, or are simply facing a personal challenge, your ability to respond (and how likely you are to bounce back) can be shaped by the way you talk to yourself.

From florists and fabricators to entertainment, lighting, and gifting experts, these event vendors and suppliers are enhancing live experiences in unique ways.

Staying ahead of the competition requires a flexible and efficient approach to project management. Explore the benefits of incorporating agile methodologies and how to successfully implement them.

Destination management companies come equipped with tons of resources—here's how to better work with them.

Anyone can learn to communicate more effectively—and it can have a profound impact on your quality of life and career trajectory.

Three industry veterans, with their fingers on the pulse of corporate meetings, share their insights on how workplace culture may be forever changed.

Super Bowl LVIII will take place on February 11 in Las Vegas, with sustainability as a top priority for hosts and organizers.