Event Planners

The questions we ask you when providing staff for your next event

Wave Staffing Editor

3 days ago2 min read

Overcoming your fears

The top five concerns for an event organiser /planner when dealing with a new event agency would be as follows: Concerns: First, making sure the staff are reliable and show up on time; Second, that they have the right skills and training for roles like registration or ushering; Third, providing enough people to cover unforeseen needs or last-minute changes; Fourth, ensuring the team understands the event brand and guest experience expectations; and Fifth, having clear communi

Chris Jones

Jul 301 min read

Key elements for a London event organiser/planner bringing an event to Oxford/shire

Wave Staffing Editor

Jul 293 min read

First-Time Wave Client Guide

First-time wave client Guide

Wave Staffing Editor

Jul 232 min read

Keeping cool in the heat at events

Here are 10 practical ways event staff can stay cool and safe in hot weather, tailored to outdoor and indoor events in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds: 1. Hydrate aggressively and regularly Drink cool (10–15°C) water every 15–20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Keep freezers full of plastic bottles of water, and place coolers with drinks at volunteer and staff stations in shaded areas. Add sports drinks or electrolyte solutions to replace salts lost through sweating, es

Chris Jones

Jul 63 min read

It's all about the Team ...no not the world cup!

At Wave Staffing, we believe that great service is never the result of one individual—it is the outcome of a well-prepared team supported by strong processes. In the events and hospitality world, it can be easy to single out an individual when something goes wrong. A missed detail, a delayed service moment, or a communication breakdown can quickly be attributed to “human error.” But in reality, consistently high-performing teams are not built on flawless individuals—they are

Chris Jones

Jun 152 min read