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Lockdown has 68% of event organisers evaluating work/life balance

Research amongst event buyers, conducted by BMA House in April 2020 has shown a significant desire to seek a better work/life balance.

With the COVID-19 crisis providing an opportunity for many individuals to focus on family, leisure and personal relationships, 68% of event organisers said they will seek a better work/life balance going forward. This was reflected by 60% of event delegates also saying they would seek improvements. 

In support of the strong preference for better work/life balance, 87% of organisers and 92% of delegates said more people should be offered the opportunity to work from home in the long term.

โ€œBefore reflecting on the organiser statistics, I must stress that a number of the delegates answering this survey are key workers and medical professionals,โ€ said Kat Winfield, venue manager at BMA House. โ€œThese individuals have continued to work tirelessly, putting themselves in danger over recent weeks, many isolating away from family and loved ones.  They have not had a chance to consider a different work/life balance as they are working so hard for the benefit of all and for that they deserve our heartfelt respect and thanks.โ€

She continued: โ€œFor those working in events, these figures demonstrate clearly that many people are seeing the lockdown and changes to lifestyle as a significant opportunity to re-evaluate their lives. There is clearly a desire to focus more on themselves and their family, which is something BMA House, as a venue with a strong focus on health and wellbeing, strongly supports.โ€