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Hello, and welcome back to another edition of The Events Insider. This is where we discuss the latest events industry news, and share updates from the Live Recruitment team. 

And what a busy month it’s turning out to be! We’re back online after a restful few days off and are buzzing to get things started for 2024. 

As always, we love hearing from you, so if you have any interesting opinions on the topics below, please do let us know. You can contact us directly here or get involved on our LinkedIn page here.  

New year, new hire?

Are you considering growing your team in January?

First off, know that you’re not alone. 

We’re all aware that January and February tend to be the busiest hiring months of the year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find the ideal candidate for your role. 

After all, it’s also the time when people reassess what they want out of their careers, so it may well be the perfect opportunity to find your next team member! 

(As long as you get the basics right.)

4 steps to a successful hiring process

1. Understand what you need from the hire. This will help you narrow down your search criteria and give an accurate brief to your hiring partner. 

1. Have the right people in the room. No point in interviewing a candidate when the interviewer doesn’t understand the position. 

1. Know what’s happening in the market. What are the going rates, benefits, and other perks? And how does your offer compare? 

1. Move quickly. Keep the interview process efficient, professional, and focused. And if you find the right person…make that offer! 

Less than 10% of events professionals see themselves working full-time in-office in 2 years’ time. 

That’s according to a recent poll we ran on our page. The vast majority of our community responded that they see themselves working in either a hybrid setup (66%) or remotely (24%). 

What does that mean for the way in which you hire and manage your teams? Here are three things to look out for.  

Clear communication is key

Everyone needs to understand what’s expected of them and have the tools and support on hand to achieve their goals – whether they’re working on-site or from home.  

Tip: When hiring, look for candidates who are able to take initiative, manage their time effectively, and communicate clearly. 

Respect boundaries

When dealing with a remote or hybrid team, it’s essential to respect one another’s time and space. That could mean being flexible with meetings or working asynchronously to accommodate different home environments or responsibilities. 

Tip: Speak to your team and understand their needs, then implement a policy that works for everyone (at least most of the time). 

Find the balance

It’s easy to overwork or keep going when you’re working remotely. That’s why it’s so important to create a company culture where work-life balance is protected and celebrated. Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a day off. 

Tip: Look for signs of burnout in team members and reach out proactively to support where you can. 

Do good, feel good

It’s no secret that we all get a great amount of positivity from doing good for others. Even more so when we feel that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. 

With all this in mind, and because we genuinely want to make a positive change, we give our team the chance to nominate a charity to donate to each year. This time, we landed on a 50/50 split between two exceptionally important causes. 

Myeloma UK and Cancer Research UK. So, we’re donating to both.

The Myeloma UK charity, in particular, is close to our hearts, as this form of cancer affects a family member of our team. 

Not every company can make donations to charities of their choosing, and it’s not always possible to dedicate time and funds to causes you care about. But what we can say is that it’s 100% worth it to see the impact our small contribution can make in the world. 

If you’d like to get more involved in your community this year, here are some tips to implement in your teams or wider business: 

• Speak to your colleagues or employees about causes that matter to them 
• Volunteer an hour every few months to a charity in your area; it doesn’t matter what you do, just get out there and get involved!
• If you’re unable to contribute financially, give your chosen cause a platform in your wider network and tell people about it

Is there anything you’d like to see in our next newsletter? Let us know! And if it’s advice you’re after, get in touch. 

Until next month, 

The Live Recruitment team