Event labor has always been high-pressure, stacked with critical deadlines. When crew members arrive late or not at all, the entire day becomes more difficult. Load-ins fall behind. Setup drags. Everyone starts doing work they were not supposed to be doing. By the time doors open, stress is already high.

For years, the industry accepted this as just “part of the job.” 

According to recent industry data from Premier Staff,  nearly 89% of event professionals report that staffing issues have directly impacted their ability to deliver successful events in 2025. When labor problems occur, the effects are felt across the entire show, leading to delays, extra work, and added pressure for your team. 

As events get bigger and timelines get tighter, teams are leaning on technology to reduce risk and remove last-minute chaos, helping event professionals feel more confident and less stressed. The goal is simple. Ensure crews arrive, understand expectations, and keep the event on schedule.

Why the Old Labor Model Is Breaking Down

Traditional event staffing relies on phone calls, spreadsheets, and availability, which often leads to unpredictable results and affects event success.

It struggles today.

Labor reliability is now one of the top operational risks for live events, right alongside weather and logistics. When someone calls out, the backup plan is often another round of calls and hope. That is not a strategy. That is a gamble.

When labor does not show up, it costs more than time. It costs credibility with clients, venues, and partners.

How Technology Is Changing Event Operations

Across the event world, technology is helping teams plan more effectively and respond faster.

Digital scheduling tools make it easier to adjust staffing as plans shift. With centralized communication, your job site crews have fewer missed messages. Performance tracking helps event project managers identify who consistently shows up ready to work.

Instead of filling shifts based on availability, more teams are using Laborjack to staff event crews based on the reliability of each individual worker.

Reliable crews mean smoother load-ins, fewer surprises, and less scrambling when plans change.

Labor has been one of the last parts of event operations to modernize. That is changing quickly.

New labor platforms are built around how real events actually work. They help teams fill more shifts and adjust quickly when things change. This leads to better events overall. Fill rates improve not because you find more people, but because you manage your team better.

The Laborjack Difference

Instead of operating like a traditional staffing agency, Laborjack uses technology and local market knowledge to deliver event labor that arrives on time and is ready to work, reinforcing your reputation for professionalism. Workers are matched based on reliability and past performance, not just availability.

That approach is what drives Laborjack’s 98% fill rate, one of the highest in the industry.

It supports what event teams care about most: smooth operations. Clear expectations. No last-minute chaos.

Laborjack is relationship-driven, not transactional. The focus is on outcomes, not one-off shifts. Technology will not replace experience or teamwork. 

If you want to learn how modern event labor management works and how reliable crews help keep events running smoothly, complete the form below to connect with us.