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

Smart Meetings

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] Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? Dasher asked. More : 8 Steps for Building Back a More Diverse Workforce.

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Travel Managers Dish on Salaries, Structure, and Satisfaction

MeetingsNet

In terms of job responsibilities within the travel department, 47 percent of respondents say that their team is populated by “jacks of all trades” who handle a wide variety of duties, while 26 percent have teams with specialized roles such as handling RFPs and contracts, overseeing travel-vendor relationships, and managing technology.

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A Blueprint for Handling Uncomfortable Situations

MeetingsNet

Nonetheless, there are times when colleagues have issues with vendors or with one another, requiring the planner to step in and initiate a process of resolution. This results not only in a more complete understanding of the situation but also a willingness from that person to be part of the solution.

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Bookmark These Top 30 Websites for Event Planners

Bizzaboo

BizBash Founded in 2000, BizBash creates print and digital publications, hosts events, and provides resources for corporate event and meeting professionals, event marketers, and executives. Members gain access to The Vendry RFP tool for free, which assists organizers in sourcing venues and vendors for their events.

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Defining Employee Engagement and Making a Case for Nurturing It

Motivation Excellence

The Things that Human Resources and Management Need to Do. The Tasks of the Human Resources Department. Your vendors may want you to ask your employees specific questions. Company reputation, leadership, respect, trust, managerial styles and organizational communication all contribute to worker engagement.

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Travel Managers Dish on Salaries, Structure, and Satisfaction

MeetingsNet

In terms of job responsibilities within the travel department, 47 percent of respondents say that their team is populated by “jacks of all trades” who handle a wide variety of duties, while 26 percent have teams with specialized roles such as handling RFPs and contracts, overseeing travel-vendor relationships, and managing technology.

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How to Organize a Successful Event – 10 Top Tips for Perfect Events

Eventtia

Plan at least 20% of your budget for contingencies to avoid surprises along the way Once you’ve secured some vendors, make sure to also update the budget with your actual spendings. Labor costs: staff and volunteers, including their accommodations Contingencies: very important. This will help you in evaluating your event’s performance.