Encore Recognized for Excellence in Learning and Development at 2024 LearningElite Awards

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Encore, a global leader in event technology and production services, is setting new standards for workforce development and team member experience. The company has been honored as a bronze organization at the prestigious 2024 LearningElite Awards by Chief Learning Officer, celebrating its outstanding efforts to advance professional growth through cutting-edge training and career development initiatives.

In a year marked by the complexities of the hospitality industry’s seasonality and fierce competition, Encore has proven its resilience and innovation. Ranked 27th among the top 35 organizations in the 2024 LearningElite rankings, Encore shone in five key areas: learning strategy, leadership commitment, learning execution, learning impact, and business performance results.

As a global organization with 12,000 team members, Encore places continuous learning at the heart of its operations. Key initiatives like Encore University and the new Overtime Savings Program exemplify the company’s commitment to employee growth and financial well-being. The Overtime Savings Program helps team members maintain consistent earnings by banking overtime hours during slower seasons, promoting stability and long-term financial health.

Encore also offers comprehensive Career Acceleration Programs, providing team members with free access to career development resources, skills training, and certifications. As part of its partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, Encore further elevates its service standards with luxury hospitality training, empowering its employees to deliver world-class service on every event.

Recognized as the largest global event production company, Encore serves over 2,200 premier hotels and venues worldwide, offering event technology, production services, tradeshow support, and exhibition services. With a hospitality-driven mindset and a dedication to exceptional customer service, Encore works with thousands of clients and engages with 25 million people annually.

Encore’s focus on team member development and investment in a thriving workplace culture has earned it certification as a Great Place to Work™. This prestigious recognition underscores the company’s commitment to its workforce as the driving force behind its success and the success of its clients.

Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 20 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific, further solidifying its position as a trusted partner for organizations across the globe.