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Wellness in Meetings: Interest Outpaces Implementation

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A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

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In Favor of the 30-Minute Meeting

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Condensing meeting times can be one solution to this dilemma. Daniel Russell, founder of Attentiv, a time and meeting management tool, investigated studies on work meetings and made a few interesting observations. He found that the most common complaint attendees had about meetings was that they lacked decision-making.

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How to Make Planet-Friendly Catering Decisions

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With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. So what are the new guidelines and how can you put them into practice? Which Foods and How Much. It’s sure to help your event stand out.

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How to Plan Your Walking Meeting

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Considering that much of the average workday is spent glued to a computer screen , walking meetings may be more beneficial than ever before. Walking meetings don’t have to be a huge commitment. If this unfamiliar territory, follow these guidelines and you’ll be strolling during meetings in no time. 5 Main Benefits.

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The ultimate guide to successful pharmaceutical meeting and event planning

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Pharmaceutical meeting planning is a complex task often requiring months of detailed preparation and immense pressure to rigorously respect compliance regulations. Whether it’s a small investigator meeting, a medium-sized medical standalone, or a large congress. We are creating a pharma meeting planning checklist.

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ASL Interpreters Provide Important Service at Meetings

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Meeting professionals are tasked with making sure the audio of presentations is clear , that there’s no feedback and that it is at a comfortable volume—but what about the attendees who live in silence? The child was ecstatic after meeting the characters because he didn’t know they would speak ‘his language,’” a rep for the group told KABC-TV.

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Top medical communications companies: Choosing the best for events

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Services – You’ll want a company with an experienced team who can handle a range of tasks such as marketing, creative design, and digital media planning. The right MedComms agency team should be able to leverage their expertise in medical communications to ensure that your event is successful and meets all of its goals.