NOEA Member Josh Heyburn (The Occasionall Group) has asked if members could complete the following survey, Many thanks, Susan.
At the Event Production Show & International Confex, we ran a pilot survey to uncover the biggest challenges in event staffing – both for those booking staff and those finding work.
Here’s what we’ve found so far:
🟠 Event Organisers & Suppliers’ biggest concerns?
🏆 Quality & reliability: No-shows, lateness, & lack of motivation
💰 Cost: Agency fees, hidden costs, & budgeting worries
🔎 Finding the right people: Skill gaps & rural location challenges
🟢 Event Professionals’ biggest barriers?
🤝 Breaking in: Lack of experience or connections
🔎 Finding opportunities: Knowing where & when to apply
💰 Job security & pay: Competitive, irregular work with uncovered costs
None of this was a shock, but the variety of responses tells us there’s more to explore…
🕳️ We’re digging deeper into these challenges across the industry. Whether you hire event staff or work in events, we want to hear from you!
📢 Take part in our 3-minute survey and help shape the future of event staffing. Research findings will be published in the coming months – with real action to follow.