News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

by | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. What Your ‘Stress Personality’ Reveals About Handling Stress at Work Never before in history have we...
Making It Safe to Report Bad Behavior at Events

Making It Safe to Report Bad Behavior at Events

by | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

One out of five survey respondents in the Institute of Business Ethics’ latest report said they were aware of sexual harassment in the workplace. The Institute of Business Ethics’ latest report, “Ethics at Work: 2024 International Survey of Employees,” released this...
For Women, Workplace Gains Are ‘Fragile’

For Women, Workplace Gains Are ‘Fragile’

by | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

According to McKinsey & Company’s 10th “Women in the Workplace” study, women make up 29 percent of C-suite positions, up significantly from 17 percent in 2015. This year, McKinsey & Company marked the tenth anniversary of its “Women in the Workplace” report,...
Report: Boards Need More Tech Savvy

Report: Boards Need More Tech Savvy

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

A white paper from the National Association of Corporate Directors suggests boards are at risk of succumbing to short-term, reactive responses to trends like generative AI. Boards are struggling to be fit to respond to a rapidly changing technological environment,...
Event Organizers Double Down on Sustainability

Event Organizers Double Down on Sustainability

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Uncategorized

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. There was a backlash against ESG investment and climate change regulation in the U.S. last...