Fern is pleased to announce that they have joined the “Flex Talent Pool” program offering flexible, temporary work opportunities for experienced trade show talent.
The Flex Talent Pool program launched earlier this year in anticipation of trade shows returning in 2021. COVID-19 had a devastating impact on our industry and resulted in the cancellation of thousands of trade shows, causing many experienced and talented trade show personnel to lose employment. As trade shows and events begin to come back safely, we want to help and prioritize work opportunities for skilled talent that have been so pivotal to the success of our industry.
Aaron Bludworth, Fern CEO stated: “The Flex Talent Pool program will help us accelerate both delivering the exceptional service that our clients deserve and putting hard-working and experienced event professionals back to work at every opportunity possible. This program represents the best of the industry, competitors working together for the best outcomes and good of the whole – exactly what I would expect in a crisis. I’d like to thank GES for initiating this effort.”
Epic, a third-party staffing agency will manage the Flex Talent Pool to help recruit and onboard individuals. The staffing agency will initially seek individuals with operational and exhibitor services experience in key markets and based on event schedules.
To apply, please click HERE and look for the positions that begin with the word “Flex.” When prompted in the application process, please list Fern as the “referral source.” Feel to spread the news of this program to your network via social media or direct outreach to your contacts. Below please find FAQs to answer some of your questions.
FAQ’s
What is the FLEX program?
Flex is a ‘talent pool’ program offering flexible work opportunities on a show-by-show basis in the areas of operational management and exhibitor services for former Fern and NexxtShow employees, as well as individuals within the industry.
Why did Fern decide to join this program?
Business demand in 2021 is still uncertain and very fluid at this time. Therefore, this program will allow us to FLEX up as business needs necessitate.
What roles are part of the FLEX Program?
Operations and Exhibitor Services positions.
How do I enroll in the FLEX Program?
Click on the link provided above and select which position you would like to apply for.
I have a friend in the trade show industry that would like to join this program. Can he/she apply?
We are all in this together and welcome individuals with experience in the trade show industry. Please share the FLEX link above with your friends.
I also received a communication from GES and signed up based on the instructions in that email. Do I need to sign up again?
If you have already signed up for the program via the information sent to you previously, there is no need to sign up again. Your information, once registered in the Epic platform, is available to both Fern and GES.
