The State of the Event Workforce: A US Perspective

What does it take to build a sustainable, rewarding career in business events? Barbara Scofidio, editor of Skift Meetings, joins Laura and Debbie for a candid cross-border conversation about the challenges facing event professionals in Canada and the U.S. From compensation and the gender pay gap to burnout, workload, staffing and career development, they explore why talented people are leaving jobs they love—and what needs to change to attract and retain the next generation.

Resources:

Read the Ignite Worth It Salary Survey in the Summer Issue of Ignite.

Read Barbara Scofidio’s Skift  article, Why Event Planners are Walking Away From Jobs They Love.

Visit the Worth It landing page on Ignite magazine’s website for resources, back issues and ongoing conversations.

Listen to related episodes:

Episode #23: Insights from the Ignite Worth It Salary Survey

Episode #18: Building the Next Generation of Event Talent

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