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Burnout: Noticing the signs of chronic workplace stress
Burnout: Noticing the signs of chronic workplace stress With the constantly changing work environments, high employee turnover and the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, more workers are becoming physically and mentally exhausted in their jobs. By Lilly Croucher Stress at work can lead to headaches and constant fatigue as well as feelings of loneliness…
Read MoreInsights from a Conference Producer
Insights from a Conference Producer Interview with an Experienced Conference Producer June 2021 How long have you been a conference producer? I’ve been producing events for three years now. I began working in the conference industry as ‘Head of VIP Relations’ for one of the largest conference companies globally. This role involved building relationships with…
Read MoreAre you hiring new people into your business?
**** Are you hiring new people into your business? **** Jackson Barnes Recruitment traditionally work with businesses in the media, publishing, events, information and marketing space. Recently we have also completed critical hire projects for world famous botanical gardens, marketing agencies and staffing organisations. We have excellent understanding and candidate networks in; sales, marketing, content,…
Read MoreCorporate vs Independent
Opinion: Working in a Corporate vs Independent Conference Business A Conference Producers experience One of the main things that I recall saying often when asked how my new job was going, was how much I loved working for a small, independent conference company compared to the big FTSE 250’s. Not that I didn’t enjoy the…
Read MoreLooking for a new Challenge? Need a bit of a Push?
Looking for a new Challenge? Need a bit of a Push? Moving into management: “As a senior conference producer with nearly 4 years experience in good corporate events companies, I wanted to move into a managerial position. I couldn’t make the move in my current company as management didn’t leave! I was struggling to get…
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