Burnout is a growing, top-of-mind challenge
Even under the best of circumstances, event planning is (and always will be) a high-demand job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most meeting and event planners in the United States work more than 40 hours a week, especially as major events approach. And nearly every planner works evenings, weekends, and long onsite hours during programs.1
But these demands don’t fully explain the recent increases in burnout among event professionals—or the increased attention on the topic. Recent studies paint a stark picture. In one survey, more than one-third of planners said they were either anxious about the future or feeling exhausted and burned out.2 In another, 45% of event professionals say they’ve considered leaving the industry for better work-life balance.3 A third study found that 53% of event professionals say that burnout and well-being issues have increased over the past year.4
So what has changed? What are the main factors driving these recent increases in burnout? And how do you manage and avoid them?
