SOURCE: Harvard Business Review
Dealing with people who have lost their motivation can be frustrating for managers, and may well be a sign of a frustrated worker. Understanding why employees have lost their gusto is key to ensuring a productive and satisfied team.

SOURCE: Event Industry News
The event industry has increasingly expanded the use of technology in its organization as well as presentation, yet striking a balance between interactivity and social interaction should remain the goal for organizers and planners.

SOURCE: Inc.com
The old adage is you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. And since those five people will influence your mood, your perspective and even your opinion of yourself, here are 12 warning types to avoid.

SOURCE: TSNN News
With marketing leaders scrutinizing budgets large and small, GES' new proprietary Measurement & Insight scoring system quantifies the business value of events and exhibitions. Using key measurements and in-depth analysis, the system gives marketers new insight data into comparison to industry benchmarks.

SOURCE: Forbes
Look, listen and learn are the three main tenants for all new employees. Knowing when, how and with whom to share your insight can mean a successful onboarding experience rather than you going overboard.

SOURCE: ExhibitorLIVE
Citing a growing interest in life-imitating-art experiences and historical and cultural interests, Pacific World and ACCESS have released their 2018 Special Destinations Report, noting a growing demand from meeting planners for off-the-beaten--path and formerly overlooked destinations.

SOURCE: Adweek
In an ever-evolving landscape of tech savvy consumers, marketers who are well-versed in the latest products and most current trends are using their savvy to developing innovative messages to drive their sales campaigns.

SOURCE: MeeetingsNet
With news reports of horrific school shootings and violent protests, the decline in U.S. travel for event attendees has dropped for a second year in a row. Planners should take steps to gird themselves for lower international attendance and even more cancellations.

SOURCE: Trade Show Executive
Expanding their portfolio in both the U.S. and Canada, Marketplace Events announced the addition of five new consumer shows focusing on the Christmas gift market. The bulk of the new shows will open in November in various cities across the Midwest, with a fifth new show opening in Columbus in 2019.

SOURCE: CEIR.blog
What works for American audiences may not play as well internationally. Exhibiting abroad requires a retooling of strategies for both design and presentation. Here's a list of tips to ensure your message is clearly heard around the world.