With U.S. Cities on High Alert, Events Ramp Up Security
Heightened terrorism concerns linked to the Middle East conflict are prompting planners to increase security measures and coordinate more closely with law enforcement.
Articles tagged “duty of care”
8 Ways to Protect Attendees From the "Super Flu"
This flu season is shattering records, but there are still steps you can take to keep your meeting from contributing to the spread.
10 Tips for Managing a Mental Health Crisis at Your Meeting
Meetings can be a danger zone for people with mental health challenges. Here are some steps you can take to be prepared — and to intervene if you need to.
How Risk Managers Keep Their Own Attendees Safe
Other events could take a page from the volumes of safety advice that Riskworld, the world’s largest gathering of global risk professionals, creates for its attendees.
5 Security Tips to Keep Top Execs Safe at Meetings
You might think the responsibility for the safety and security of VIPs at a meeting falls on the sponsoring organization – but planners are also partially liable.
8 Ways to Protect Attendees From Norovirus This Winter
With norovirus leading the news and the continuing threat of Covid, flu and RSV, planners need to be on high alert.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Has Planners Rethinking Security
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson took place outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel where he was attending the company’s annual investor conference. Should meeting planners be on high alert?
Are You Prepared for a Mental Health Crisis at Your Meeting?
Organizations rarely include potential mental health crises in their risk management planning. The time to start is now.
Burning Man's Muddy Contingency Plan
This year's Burning Man turned into a muddy mess when severe flooding left thousands stranded. Is it time we revisit contingency plans for outdoor events?