{"id":9722,"date":"2025-10-23T17:50:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/?p=9722"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:28:22","slug":"sdg-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/2025\/10\/23\/sdg-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 8 &#8211; Decent work and economic growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #7b7b7b;\">Events are teamwork. And real teamwork.<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9689&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>\u2026 when events not only run smoothly, but also fair.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763025763586{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 1vmax !important;}&#8221;]When planning a project, time and budget are certainly the most important factors to consider, but no event comes to life without people. The UN\u2019s eighth Sustainable Development Goal calls for creating decent working conditions and promoting inclusive, <a href=\"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/2023\/03\/29\/sustainable-events-are-no-longer-dreams-of-the-future\/\">sustainable economic growth<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591794311845{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 3vmax !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9713&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763026124043{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;w-mid&#8221;]One should be passionate about an event, and one will be even more so when feeling comfortable and well looked after at one\u2019s own workplace. Flexible working hours, respectful interactions, and transparent communication make a real difference\u2014not only for the global atmosphere, but also for the atmosphere within the team. We must never forget that human dignity means every person has inalienable value\u2014regardless of origin, religion, or actions. It is the foundation of human rights and obliges us to treat everyone with respect, justice, and compassion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;55px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Even though an event agency can\u2019t always directly influence everything, it can consciously work with <a href=\"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/think-sustainably\/\">partners and service providers<\/a>\u00a0who are clearly committed to such standards. This applies to compliance with minimum wages and, on the other hand, compliance with safety standards, such as health and safety, ergonomic workstations in offices, and safe conditions at events. Transparent contracts with clear communication regarding working hours and breaks are also important.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9729&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9693&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;w-mid&#8221;]Inclusive economic growth doesn\u2019t just mean \u201cmore jobs,\u201d but above all \u201cgood jobs.\u201d And that starts with the question of who even gets the chance to work\u2014regardless of <a href=\"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/2025\/09\/18\/sdg-5-gender-equality\/\">background, gender, or educational background<\/a>. And quite frankly, in the end, things only work well if everyone is treated fairly. There\u2019s no sustainable event without sustainable team structures \u2014 it\u2019s sometimes that simple. Therefore, among other things, we should offer young people internship opportunities to make it easier for them to enter the industry, promote diversity, and create a discrimination-free work culture.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594823997921{margin-top: 3vmax !important;margin-bottom: 3vmax !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;yellow-bar blue-square&#8221;]Sustainable growth, therefore, occurs when success isn\u2019t achieved at the expense of others, but rather benefits as many as possible. Events can also be used to raise awareness of decent work, social justice, and a fair economy, and to share best practices: As an event agency, one can inspire clients to make socially responsible decisions as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"ubtn-ctn-center\"><a class=\"ubtn-link ubtn-center ubtn-normal touch-btn ubtn-text ubtn ubtn-ctn-center\" href = \"mailto:c.palma@mr-congress.com?subject=Blogpost SDG 8\" target=' _blank' ><button type=\"button\" class=\"ubtn ubtn-normal ubtn-no-hover-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-69e4af08671d2\"  data-hover=\"#c95038\" data-border-color=\"#4c4b4b\" data-bg=\"#ffffff\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(197,230,249,0.29)\" data-border-hover=\"rgba(197,230,249,0.29)\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\" style=\"font-weight:normal;border-radius:0px;border-width:4px;border-color:#4c4b4b;border-style:solid;background: #ffffff;color: #b58038;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text\">get in touch<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/office-desk-6952919_1280.jpg\" class=\"ss-hidden-pin-image\" alt=\"Man sitting at a desk with keyboard and monitor, next to plants and books, large windows in the background.\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/2025\/10\/23\/sdg-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/mr-congress.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/office-desk-6952919_1280.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"SDG 8 &#8211; Decent work and economic growth\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Events are teamwork. 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