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Managing Political Talk, Before and After the Election
In the midst of a contentious election, opinions among your people can get heated. Expect that it’ll continue after Election Day—and have a plan for hearing people out. With the election season in full swing and polls suggesting a neck-and-neck race on the U.S....
One Key to Preventing Your Team’s Burnout
New research shows that overloading workers with too many difficult tasks in a row makes them more likely to quit. Three out of five respondents to this year’s Convene Annual Salary Survey supervise a meeting staff — an average of four team members vs. two in last...
What Makes a Great Place to Work
The best places to work make employees feel accepted, valued, and appreciated, according to Great Place to Work. According to workplace culture company Great Place to Work, a great workplace is defined by four qualities: employees trust the people they work for, take...
Chef Conference Cooks Up Conversations From Coast to Coast
The Chef Conference When: Oct. 21, 2024 Where: ChowNow Headquarters, Los Angeles, California Website: TheChefConference.com 2023 Attendees: 150 A new gathering for culinary professionals has been freshly prepared: The Chef Conference, a bicoastal event that debuted in...
What’s New in Omaha for 2025
Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront There’s much to look forward to in the new year and more reasons than ever to host your meeting in Omaha. Joslyn Art Museum Wow your meeting attendees with an event at the recently reopened Joslyn Art Museum. Its $100 million...
What Art Can Teach Us About Networking
The Great Elephant Migration. marched through Newport, Rhode Island before heading to New York City. (Corey Favino, Courtesy Elephant Family USA and Newport Restoration Foundation) Michelle RussellEditor in Chief Recently, I was part of The Great Elephant Migration....
