Articles tagged “SHRM”

The UK's electronic travel authorization has become a speaker vetting tool — and SXSW London just found out the hard way. Event organizers booking outspoken political voices for UK stages now have a new line item in their risk checklist.

At a time when DEI is increasingly politicized, HR association SHRM’s live debate between ideological opposites demonstrates how conferences are the ideal platform for essential, and sometimes uncomfortable, dialogue that digital platforms cannot replicate.

A high-profile HR conference is testing the boundaries of “viewpoint diversity” by pairing an anti-DEI speaker with a progressive voice. The choice highlights how fine the line is between sparking conversation and fueling controversy.