Supporting young talent in the industry is an ongoing priority for Soundings. We do this by listening to the perspectives of the incoming generations and promoting a culture of cross-generational collaboration.

Why should you care about worker classification as a freelancer? Here’s everything you need to know about recent labor regulations, how it impacts you, and how to protect yourself so you continue to get work.

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important in the future of work; they are essential to maintaining innovative, successful teams.

Unsure of how to prepare for filing your taxes as an independent contractor or employee? View our checklist of resources to make filing your taxes easier.

Your interests don’t fit in a box, and neither should your career. If you’re considering a career change or desire more professional freedom, this article is for you!

We’ve rounded up the top 8 articles of 2022 for freelancers including education, tips and trends to carry into the new year.

Revive and Innovate: Vision for the Future, Part 5 – Event professionals are community builders. Learn how leading organizations are prioritizing community building in the event industry and the implications for attendee experience.

Revive and Innovate: Vision for the Future, Part 4 – The future is physical and digital. Soundings Founder Tracy Judge shares the insights she gained from connecting with industry leaders about the future of the industry and how we can prepare for a continually shifting event model.

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series, Part 3: There is a global shortage of talent We explore the impact this talent shortage has on the industry, what it means for the future of the industry, and how we can solve for it.

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series, Part 2: Partnerships are critical for growth. We discuss the unique but crucial shift in partnership that must take place for us all to be successful in the event industry.

Revive & Innovate: Vision for the Future blog series. Part one: DEI & Sustainability Go Hand in Hand

In support of World Mental Health Day, we curated a list of mental health tips and resources to help event planners avoid burnout and focus on the work they love to do.

The rise of the freelance economy and voluntary attrition presents an opportunity to bring Gen Z talent into the event industry.

Stay up to date and prepare for the future of work with Soundings’ State of Talent report.

As the industry changes, event professionals must upskill and stay current on industry certifications. Learn how to stand out from the competition and remain relevant in the changing industry.

Talent in the event and hospitality industry must stay up to date on the latest certifications, technologies, and expertise–not only to stand out from the competition but also to help meet customers’ needs in the changing work landscape.

CORPORATE EVENT NEWS // Across all aspects of the industry, labor shortages will cause anything from headaches to cancellations for the foreseeable future. Now that the pandemic is receding, Tracy Judge, Founder & CEO of Soundings, is no longer ahead of her time in raising the alarms about how short-staffed teams are going to operate events.

The economy is changing constantly, and with these changes business is being conducted in new ways. Freelancers will need to keep up to date on new technology and soft skills in order to thrive in this competitive job market. Coursera and LinkedIn Learning offer many free opportunities to level up! Learn the newest project management systems, earn a certificate in instructional design or marketing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). The Pandemic Protocol Certification is especially useful. Learn more about the Pandemic Onsite Protocol training by MPI here. Cvent is one of the leading technology providers offering solutions for virtual and hybrid events. Cvent now offers free courses for Meeting Professionals through Cvent Academy.

Live Meetings are coming back but what has changed? Hotels and service may look a little different than we are used to. Here is what we noticed. Hotels Rates Are Not Competitive Surprisingly, hotel space is more limited. Many cancelled events from 2020 have been re-booked for 4th quarter 2021 and 2022. As a result, hotel space is selling at a premium. Many travelers assume that hotels are reducing rates to attract guests but, they don’t need to.

Many are anxious to meet again but are we ready for live meetings? Whether it is a live or hybrid event, meeting professionals can create a safe environment for attendees and staff with proper planning and preparation. When sourcing meeting locations, ask for the current safety policies and emergency plan. How are they preventing infection?