1.1 Research Title The research title is “Effect of London 2012 Olympics on Employment in the Event Sector in London”, which is significant for comprehending the aftermath of the Olympics on employment opportunities. The research intends to demonstrate that the London 2012 Olympics has improved job opportunities for companies working in the events sector and individuals who participated in the event. This is because of the strong networks established, business partnerships and training offered to those who participated. Moreover, the success of the tournament means that those who are responsible attract foreign employers and investors who seek their services to organise and manage similar or other mega events. The evidence used in the study …show more content…
The employment opportunities in this case is in the event sector led by the London Organising Committee of Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOGOC), which was responsible for organising and managing the event. Contrary to the general assumption that the London 2012 Olympics would provide short-term employment, London’s event sector may experience long-term employment opportunities due to their capacity to deliver based on the success of the Olympics. This would translate into business partnership with other sectors such as security and logistics, which collaborate to provide services needed to make the event a success. The study confirms the feasibility of the London’s Olympic economic legacy to gain far-reaching economic ramification years after the tournament. An analysis of the aftermath of the 2012 Olympics indicates that strong networks have been established not only with the national public sector, but foreign players – a factor that will ensure that London’s events sector keeps …show more content…
Foremost, to explore the long-term effects of the London 2012 Olympics on employment in London’s event management sector. A preliminary analysis of the effects indicates that while the Olympics offer temporary employment opportunities in general, the event management sector experiences long-term job opportunities and benefits due to networking and link-building and successful partnership. Secondly, a research gap exists on the effects of the Olympics on employment in a city hosting the event. Few studies exist illustrating the employment legacy of the sport event not just on individuals, but corporations and SMEs involved with the event management. The few studies available are linked to the overall economic progress of the host country – with minimal details on employment. This study, therefore, intends to bridge the gap on research by highlighting the effects of Olympics on employment, with a focus on London, after the 2012