Around 30% of the UK work force is over 55, but only 10% of the events industry is over this age*. Our industry invests in…
Around 30% of the UK work force is over 55, but only 10% of the events industry is over this age*. Our industry invests in schemes to attract the next gen, but what are we doing to retain experience and knowledge and encourage people to stay past their 50th birthday? Is agism the biggest diversity issue we have to tackle? In a predominantly female industry, does the menopause play a part?
How can we as an industry keep this experience within our sector and why should we?
*figure from the 2023 Annual Events Industry Salary Survey