Elevate Events Blog
Read about our approach to event staffing, and event planning
Reading the Room: How to Spot Potential Issues Before They Happen
Learn how to recognize early signs of conflict or discomfort in team settings. This guide explores practical ways to read the room and prevent issues before they escalate.
De-escalation Techniques Every Event Staffer Should Know
Learn proven de-escalation techniques for event staff. Master the LEAP method, voice control, and body language to turn angry guests into satisfied customers. Safety-first approach included.
The Complete Guide to Temp Staffing: Everything You Need to Know
Discover how temp staffing saves businesses 60% on hiring costs. Complete 2025 guide to temporary staffing agencies, rates, best practices & ROI strategies. Start saving today.
Gen Z at Work: What’s Not Working—And How to Fix It
Struggling with Gen Z in the workplace? Learn what’s causing disconnects between Gen Z employees and employers—and practical strategies to improve retention, communication, and productivity.
The Top 7 Roles Event Producers Overlook — Until It’s Too Late
Don't let overlooked roles sabotage your event. Discover the 7 critical positions most event producers miss until disaster strikes. Expert insights inside.
Event Staffing for Multi-Day Activations: What Producers Need to Know
Learn how top event producers staff multi-day activations with smart shift planning, consistent teams, and zero micromanagement.
How to Find Temporary Workers: Complete 2025 Guide
Discover the best ways to hire temporary workers in 2025. From staffing agencies to job platforms, learn how to quickly find skilled temp workers for events, retail, construction, and more.
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Last-Minute Event Staffing: Emergency Solutions That Work
Need emergency event staff? Get vetted brand ambassadors, bartenders & coordinators in 24-48 hours. Professional last-minute staffing solutions that work.
Why You Need Local Staff for National Events
Hiring local staff for national events saves money, reduces travel risk, and improves event quality. Learn how Eleven8 Event Staff makes multi-city staffing easy and effective.
Your Best Brand Ambassadors Aren’t the Best Looking
Hiring event staff based on looks alone won’t drive results. Discover why charisma, personality, and emotional intelligence are what truly make a brand ambassador successful.
Hiring for Energy: Why Vibe > Resume When It Comes to Event Staff
Discover why energy, personality, and presence often outweigh resumes when hiring event staff. Learn how top producers choose talent that brings brand activations to life.
13 Strategies for Ensuring Freelancers Accurately Represent Your Brand
Discover 13 effective strategies to help freelancers align with your brand values, voice, and professionalism—boosting consistency and trust in every client interaction.
10 Effective Strategies for Managing Staffing with Unpredictable Attendance
Learn 10 smart staffing strategies to handle last-minute call-outs, no-shows, and unpredictable attendance—keeping your events and operations running smoothly.
The True Cost of Bad Hires: A Mistake That Could Sink Your Team
74% of employers make bad hires costing $15K each. Learn the 7-step system to prevent hiring mistakes, spot red flags early, and build a bulletproof hiring process that protects your team and budget.
The Gig Worker Reliability Crisis of 2025: How Mindset and Entitlement Are Destroying Service Quality
As gig work expands in 2025, service quality is declining. Discover how shifting mindsets, entitlement, and lack of accountability are fueling a crisis in gig worker reliability—and what businesses can do to adapt.
Want a Job in 2025? Here’s What Actually Matters
Discover how to get hired in 2025 without relying on a traditional resume. Learn why your headshot, reputation, and references matter more than ever in today’s job market.
How to Use Brand Ambassadors Creatively at Events Real Ideas, Real Examples, Real Results
Go beyond the booth—explore innovative ways to use brand ambassadors that surprise, engage, and convert. With real case studies from top events, this guide shows how strategic staffing drives results and makes your brand unforgettable.
The Hidden Costs of Bad Event Staffing
Discover the hidden costs of hiring bad event staff — from lost leads and negative guest experiences to long-term brand damage. Learn how to avoid common staffing mistakes.
How We Support Our Talent At Eleven8
At Eleven8, we do more than book event staff—we invest in our team. From leadership roles to real career paths, here’s how we help our crew grow from gig work into something bigger.
Unique Ways to Utilize Event Staff for Maximum Impact
Discover unique and strategic ways to utilize event staff beyond basic roles. From brand storytellers to tech support, learn how to elevate your event experience and boost ROI with smart staffing.
Why Work With Elevate ?
Our mission is to Elevate Every Experience with our experienced team of event staff
Insured Staff:
No need to be concerned with liability at your event, our event team is completely insured.
Tailored Staffing Pool:
Our Account Managers learn to understand your specific staffing requirements to send your our best team members.
Competitive Pricing:
Our pricing is all inclusive, no agency fees, or insurance fees.
Partnerships:
We work together with revered organizations that frequently outsource event staff to ensure elevated service at an even lower cost.
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