Events Agency Challenges the Status Quo with Launch of 4-Day Work Week Trial

We’re witnessing a global shift in the way we work and what people expect from their employer. Hybrid, remote and flexible working remain on the tip of most employees’ proverbial lips. Whilst these terms are open to interpretation depending on the context and disparities in business culture, the latest stats demonstrate that this is an …

How Does Attending Events Impact on Health

As event organisers how much do we really understand about the health impact attending events has on our visitors, attendees, exhibitors and stakeholders? Do we recognise that the impact can be significant not just anyone living with mental or physical health conditions, and/or neurodiversity, but for all attendees? In today's technological age we have a …

Don’t Panic: A Five Point Plan for Anyone Made Redundant

People talk about redundancy being like a bereavement, and yes, there are many similarities. However, there are added elements to it.  Some people feel shame; they perceive redundancy to be a stigma, as if the reason they were singled out was personal and not because of a global pandemic. Others may find that it severely shakes …

Good Mood Food

At first glance, it may seem unlikely that your diet would affect your mental health, and yet it is not that far-fetched if you think about it on a chemical level. Our brain needs chemicals (i.e. nutrients) for structural as well as functional purposes and where would those chemicals come from, if not from our …

The Importance of Movement and how running saved my life

We all know that movement is an essential part of our lifestyles and there are many benefits to incorporating movement into our day-to-day lives. Whilst there are many positive elements associated with movement, two which stand out to me in particular are stress reduction and mood enhancement. The events industry is commonly known to be …

ILEA UK

In addition to co-founding and supporting #EventWell17 in direct response to feedback and research with their UK members, ILEA will host a series of educational digital and live events during UK Event Wellbeing Week which include; event wellbeing blogs, videos, social media videos and 'The ILEA Boot Camp and Picnic Chats'. For more information on …

The Mice Blog

The Mice Blog's #eventplannerstalk discussion on the evening of Monday 18th September will centre on wellbeing in the events industry. The weekly Twitter Chat takes place every Monday evening between 9pm and 10pm and we are delighted to have the support of Irina and her followers and network. Put the date in your diary and …

Industry facing mental health crisis, say leaders

The events industry risks propagating mental health issues because of workplace stress levels, worried industry leaders have said. A lack of work-life balance and high levels of pressure is taking its toll on events professionals, while at the same time deterring talent, say representative bodies Eventprofs Who Lunch (EWL) and International Live Events Association (ILEA). …

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