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In the fast-paced world of events, talent acquisition and retention are top priorities for any successful company. You invest time and resources into attracting the best people, but how are you ensuring they stay with you? The answer lies in a crucial but often overlooked step: onboarding. The High Cost of Poor Onboarding Studies show…

From December 2021 to March 2022, THE MONDAY GROUP surveyed events, brand experience, hospitality and hotel industry professionals across Australia to uncover key employment trends, the effect the pandemic has had on the workforce, and collate a current salary guide for the industry. Of the respondents, our survey found that 54 percent were actively seeking…

This article was originally published in Spice Magazine – Autumn 2022​ as part of their annual Hot Seat feature where leaders from across the events industry are invited to share their insights and advice. ​ ​

​An exclusive fireside chat with Lynda Ugarte, Head of Human Resources Australasia of IHG Hotels and Resorts, Lainie Tayler, Executive Coach and Managing Director of HR Squad and Jonathan Lamm, Founder and Managing Director of THE MONDAY GROUP. Hear from three HR experts on the current staffing crisis in the travel, tourism and incentive sectors…

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the events landscape, forcing many business owners to close their doors, drastically reduce their workforce, and/or switch the focus to virtual and hybrid event formats – requiring a different skill set from employees. Whether you’re one of the lucky companies that has work coming in or you’re future proofing your…

​ A version of this article was originally published in Spice News. The job market for the events, hospitality and hotel industries has been on a roller-coaster over the last 12 months. From the outbreak of Covid-19 in March 2020, which stopped life as we know it, to tentative signs of growth at the end of…

​2020 has given both employers and employees plenty of time for reflection, particularly in the events and hospitality industry. Time to reconsider what they do, how they do it, and what they require to have a satisfying and fulfilling career. It has become apparent, despite the common need for job and financial security, the number…

​ The harsh reality is that more than 1 million Australians are currently out of work as unemployment edges up to 7.5%, the highest it’s been in two decades. Federal Treasurer – Josh Frydenberg, revealed that without the government’s JobKeeper scheme, the true rate of unemployment is closer to 13.3%. Ouch! The Events and Hospitality…

THE MONDAY GROUP is delighted to be announced as a finalist for “Best Support Service”  in Spice Magazine’s Hot 100 Services & Suppliers 2020!! We feel honoured to be recognised by our event industry colleagues, clients and candidates for the second year running, and want to say a huge thank you to all of those…

With the obvious and “unprecedented” impact of Coronavirus on the hospitality and events industries, improving recruitment and hiring processes has never been of more importance for business owners. In the recovery period, it’s going to be crucial to attract the right person to join your team to help re-build your business, you will also need…