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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Wage Inequality in the Event Industry
Date
June 14, 2023
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Gain access to all of the recorded content from MPI's WEC23 event in Mexican Caribbean. Watch the highly rated keynotes, join workshops and access the knowledge of experts and your peers in more than 60 recorded sessions from the WEC event.
Wage inequality in the event industry has been a persistent problem, and women and minorities continue to face significant disparities in pay compared to their white, male counterparts. Explore the root causes of wage inequality in the event industry, such as unconscious bias, lack of transparency in hiring and promotion practices and the undervaluation of traditionally female-dominated roles. And learn about the negative impact wage inequality has on individuals, companies and the industry as a whole.
Learner Outcomes:
- Learn strategies and best practices for addressing wage inequality (like promoting pay transparency, implementing equitable hiring and promotion practices and investing in training and development programs to help women and minorities advance in their careers).
- Apply actionable advice and guidance.
- Engage in a meaningful discussion about how we can work together to bridge the gap and create a more equitable and inclusive event industry.
Speakers
Annette Gregg, CMM MBA
Chief Revenue Officer, MPI
President & CEO, SearchWide Global | Tourism Diversity Matters
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