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Associations re-evaluate meetings, events in #MeToo era

Groups say recent efforts to combat sexual harassment and encourage diversity are motivated more by principles than by profit Related content Big upfront payday, less business risk versus loss of ongoing revenue Ending show freed up FMI resources Associations are rethinking how to make their conferences and meetings as inclusive as possible for attendees, exhibitors and staff. One example: Representatives from 11 meetings industry organizations recently announced the creation of the Event Industry Sexual Harassment Task Force, which will explore ways to eliminate sexual harassment at events and workplaces. Organizers of inclusivity efforts said they're motivated simply… Read More