THE RESULTS ARE IN ...
Jill Hawkins , director , Aniseed PR Limited , shares the findings from the Annual Events Industry Salary Survey
e can now report the findings of the Annual Events Industry Salary Survey produced by EventHub . Jobs and supported by Mash Media . Approximately 1,288 people responded to the survey – giving us a robust and credible look at the industry ’ s salaries , benefits and working patterns . Some of the findings confirmed patterns and trends that were predicted , whilst other were very surprising .
Salary is important
“ There was roughly a 50 / 50 split between those that were happy with their salary and those that weren ’ t ,” said Robert Kenward , chief talent officer at YOU Search and Select and founder of EventHubs . Jobs . “ Everyone is worried about cost of living and we often hear that companies are focusing on rebuilding and so they aren ’ t paying well , so it ’ s good to see that nearly half of respondents are happy with their salaries .”
Dale Parmenter , CEO of DRPG , noted : “ When looking for a new role the highest priority came out as salary , which goes against current thinking that salary isn ’ t at the top of people ’ s list when looking for a new job . Especially given the noise surrounding the importance of health and well-being programmes and learning and development investments . This result potentially reflects the cost-of-living situation happening right now .”
“ With the positive return to in-person events we believe organiser roles will be in more demand ,” added Felicia Asiedu , senior marketing manager , Cvent . “ It ’ s great to see the confidence levels in industry professionals securing their salary goals ; with 37 % of respondents from the annual salary survey confident they will achieve their expected salary , whilst a further 27 % are already there .”
Hybrid working
Hybrid working was always going to feature very heavily in the survey . “ Around 63 % of the industry already benefits from hybrid working , but employers should take note that over 85 % of candidates say that they will now only consider a role if it offers hybrid or remote only working ,” said Kenward . “ People need a balanced approach now of a few days at home and a few days in the office .” “ There seems to be a growing appetite for the return to ‘ office www . conference-news . co . uk