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Ideas for better event operations
Guides, product updates, and field-tested tactics for planners, coordinators, and staffing teams.
Guides·8 min read
How to Calculate Staff Needed for Any Event: A Guide by Guest Count
Industry-standard staffing ratios for servers, bartenders, and kitchen crew — by guest count and service style. Backed by catering and hospitality research.
April 16, 2026Read article →
Industry·7 min read
The True Cost of Running Events on Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets feel free. The research says otherwise — 88% contain errors, managers lose hours per week to manual scheduling, and turnover from bad schedules costs thousands per employee.
April 16, 2026Read article →
Product·6 min read
Why GalaDesk Is the Best Choice for Event Management Teams
From scheduling and travel pay to venue history and team communication — here is why event planners, coordinators, and staffing agencies choose GalaDesk.
April 14, 2026Read article →