Real talk: back in the 9-5 in office days, there’s nothing I wanted to do less than spending my evening (read: me time) at a networking event. I’m a recruiter. I just spent the entire day networking. 

 

Now? I miss people. (Well, sometimes anyway.) And it appears everyone feels the same way. 

 

Industry happy hours. Onsite hiring events. Internal team events. Coffee with an old contact. The vibe shifted. It sure feels like people are into it now.

 

Whether it’s hiring, sales or a bit of both, Jeff Smith and James Hornick discuss how event planning is suddenly a core competency in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 74 “Event Planning. So Hot Right Now.”