Live Event, Experiential and Brand Experience musings
Here you’ll find recruitment news, plus event and brand experience commentary
This is where I share my insights based on 20+ years observing and experiencing the sector’s recruitment challenges and opportunities.
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Disclaimer: I’m not the oracle, no one knows what’s really going on.
Event Industry Recruitment Trends: October to December 2023
In the rapidly changing landscape of the events industry, recruitment and business practices are continually evolving. Reflecting on the final quarter of 2023, YOU Search & Select, a leading specialist in event industry recruitment, is pleased to share its newest...
2025: The Year of Smarter Hiring and Streamlined Thinking
Recruitment’25 is set to leave behind the old ways of doing things—dragging out processes, leaning on gut feelings and inflated salaries. Next year, we’re looking at faster, sharper and more strategic hiring and it is way overdue. One and Done: Single-Stage...
Four, is the magic number (when it comes to the working week)
Over half the industry (55%) would like to work a four-day week; that’s what the 2023 Annual Events Industry Salary Survey has told us. In an industry that is known for its stress inducing hours and ‘drop everything to please a client’ approach, this request should be...
13 red flags to look out for when job hunting.
Job hunting is stressful, and it's crucial to be hyper vigilant during the application process to avoid potential pitfalls. As a job seeker, recognising red flags during the recruitment process can save you from landing a position that may not be the right fit for...
Event Industry Recruitment Trends: July to September 2023
Event Industry Recruitment Trends: July to September 2023 In the fast-evolving events industry, the recruitment landscape continues to adapt and transform. As we look back on the third quarter of 2023, YOU Search & Select, a leading specialist in event industry...
A Fractional Future of work?
The world of work has been through a lot recently, hasn’t it? From the traditional 9-5, we moved to remote, flexible working and now remote workers have been called back to the office and we are moving to hybrid*. There is a new kid on the block now though, fractional...