Posted on July 11, 2025 by HR Pod Father

HR pros reflect on SHRM distancing itself from ‘equity’ one year later

ome HR leaders just haven’t been feeling the SH

RM.SHRM made waves last year when the organization announced that it was shifting its diversity, equity, and inclusion programming, by dropping “equity” and instead focusing solely on &

ldquo;I&D.”The move at the time caused a stir in the HR community: Many criticized the move, with several practitioners vowing to let their certifications or SHRM membership lapse. More than 700 people signed a petition denouncing SHRM’s decision and calling on HR professionals to divest from the organization. Others contributed to a resource listing SHRM alternatives spanning conferences, peer networking groups, and k

nowledge resources.One year