MEA Releases Workplace Skills Report Revealing Events Industry Concerns
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) today released the findings of three years of research into skills needs in the events industry.
“The research explores the experience of a large cohort of events industry practitioners and examines skills shortages and recruitment challenges in the sector“ commented MEA CEO Robyn Johnson.
Analysis undertaken for MEA by research organisation McCrindle, found that 58 percent of respondents have experienced difficulties recruiting skilled event professionals. The surveys revealed this to be a trend across the three years of data collection.
There are chronic shortages at mid-level management, with 40 percent of roles proving difficult to fill. There is a 23 percent shortage of suitable candidates for senior management positions.
Other concerns by respondents include a lack of solid experience and a track record among potential employees with questionable expectations in respect of remuneration levels.
“This research is critically important for the events industry, providing valuable data on the makeup of our workforce. MEA will use this research to inform government on the skills shortages and the need for industry support to design our future professional education programs” added Ms Johnson.
Download the full report.