As you prepare for your upcoming program event(s), we're excited to assist you in organizing it seamlessly. Abode will equip you with the tools and insights to streamline event management from start to finish. Everything from inviting your candidates, to tracking their attendance, to gathering valuable feedback. This way, you can focus on ensuring a successful and engaging event without worrying about the logistics.
Please use this step-by-step guide to build your first event:
Step 1: Create New Event
Step 2: Title and Calendar(s)
Be sure to give your event a title that will be visible to all who are invited! Then, select the calendar(s) that pertain to this specific event. In this case, the example event will only take place in Chicago.
Haven't created a calendar for your workspace yet?
Refer to Abode Events: How to Create a Calendar before moving on.
Step 3: Confirm Timezone, Date, and Time of Event
Select the timezone that best reflects the location of your event (or the timezone that a majority of your guests will be in for a virtual event).
Step 4: Enter Event Location
Is your event virtual or being held at a physical location? Toggle between entering a virtual link (i.e. Zoom meeting link) or the physical location of your event.
Step 5: Set Up RSVP Options
Required Event
If enabled, this event will be labeled as mandatory for candidates.
Require RSVP
Prompts users to respond “Yes” or “No” for the event. This is recommended to collect more accurate attendance data. Event won’t be added to the candidates personal calendar unless they respond “Yes”.
Set Capacity
Limit the number of attendees. Default is unlimited.
Collect Feedback
Share a survey after the event to collect feedback from attendees. If turned on, the survey will automatically send after the event concludes.
Step 6: Manage Hosts
Add hosts or special guests who you would like to showcase on the events page! The creator of this event will automatically be assigned as the event host, but if you would like to add additional hosts, you can do so by clicking Add More.
Already have your host in your workspace as a Recruiter or Admin? Easily select from the list of Workspace Users.
If you want to add a host that does not have access to Abode, you can easily do so by adding their Email, Name, and Job Title. An email will be sent to them with information about the event & your guests will see them showcased as a host.
Easily toggle on and off whether your host will appear on the events page for your guests to see.
Step 7: Upload an Event Photo
Why not showcase an eye-catching photo for your event!
Step 8: Enter Event Details
Customize the invitation message and provide a detailed description of the event to inform participants about the agenda and objectives. Change the font, sizing, color to match your branding!
Step 9: Create Your Event!
Review all the details and settings, and once everything is in place, publish the event.
The event will now appear in the calendar view for all invited participants.
What's Next?
Event Overview:
Make edits to your event anytime in the overview page.
Monitor and Manage:
Track RSVPs and manage any updates or changes through the event dashboard.
Communicate with participants through the Forum or direct messages if necessary.
Collect Feedback:
If turned on, you will now be able to track your guests feedback after the event concludes.
