At GCG Event Partners, we have the privilege of partnering with some of the best event professionals from within our industry. This group possesses a substantial wealth of knowledge and we hope that by combining your insights and experiences, we can provide you with a helpful resource.

We ask that you assist us by taking 5 to 10 minutes to complete this hiring trends survey. Once we compile the results, we will summarize and share your valuable responses.

Your feedback is very helpful and appreciated!

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* 1. For what types of meetings or events do you typically hire Onsite Professionals (OSPs)?
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* 2. When looking to hire OSPs, how far in advance do you usually place your request?

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* 3. At what stage in your planning process do you order OSPs?

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* 4. What external factors influence the timing of when you order OSPs? (funding, registration numbers, etc)

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* 5. Do cancellation fees/attrition clauses influence when you order OSPs?

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* 6. Are you concerned with OSP availability when ordering close to the event/meeting date? (Please explain)

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* 7. Do you believe the quality and caliber of OSPs is adversely affected when ordering at a time close to the event/meeting date? (Please explain)

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* 8. When ordering OSPs, how many do you typically order?

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* 9. What factors influence how many OSPs you order?
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* 10. Is the number of OSPs you hire based on anticipated event attendance?

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* 11. Do you typically order additional OSPs out of a concern that some could be "no-shows"?

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* 12. Are you able to utilize fewer OSPs if the professionals are more experienced?

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* 13. Do different state laws regarding considerations such as overtime and required breaks affect how many OSPs you need?

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* 14. Does the manner in which you register attendees affect how many OSPs you will need?

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* 15. Does the speed with which attendees need to be registered affect how many OSPs you will need?

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* 16. Do travel expenses for internal staff such as airfare, hotel, and meals influence whether internal staff are used verses hiring outsourced local professionals?

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* 17. When hiring OSPs, what are their usual roles, job titles and responsibilities?

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* 18. Based on your experience with hiring OSPs, do you have any personal insights or experiences you’d like to share?

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