April 2025

SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL

HR Florida Conference & Expo – Register Now!

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Letter from the Editor: Cultivating Growth in April and Beyond

By Kathleen Hedrick

April is a season of hope and renewal, a time to embrace the potential for growth and transformation.   Read More.

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Team Development and Serious Games

By Dr. Håvard Almås

There are several potential benefits to using collaborative serious games for team development. Combining team building and training, commonly conducted as separate interventions, into one is perceived as more meaningful – because it is directly connected to training. Players improve their teamwork by solving the problems posed in the game together, learning who knows what, and how to work well together along the way.  Read More.

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Future-Ready HR Skills For 2025 and Beyond

2025 will be a year of transformative change driven by disruptive forces reshaping the world of work. HR must be prepared to lead the way as it stands at the forefront of these shifts. From the evolving technology and AI revolution, to navigating shifting talent dynamics and redefining strategies for change, HR’s role will be pivotal.  Read More.

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The Failure of Traditional Leadership Development

By Bernie Borges

For decades, companies have heavily invested in leadership development, aiming to improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention. The global leadership training industry has grown into a $60 billion enterprise, incorporating seminars, e-learning, coaching, and corporate universities. However, despite these investments, the results have been underwhelming. Employee engagement remains stagnant, turnover due to poor management is high, and many organizations continue to struggle to cultivate effective leaders.  Read More.

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HR CONNECTIONS

Moment of Inspiration

“Human resources are like natural resources; they’re often buried deep. You have to go looking for them; they’re not just lying around on the surface.”   – Ken Robinson

This quote emphasizes the crucial role HR plays in uncovering and developing talent. It’s a reminder that people’s potential often needs to be nurtured.

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Community Spotlight – District 4

District 4 is a combination of a medium sized chapter, a small chapter, and a super small chapter. Surprisingly, the HR issues each chapter’s members deal with are the same, however the inner workings of the chapters themselves and the problems each of the chapter’s faces are different.  Read More.

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Find a Chapter Near You

HR Florida is a community of 28 professional chapters and a growing number of student chapters organized into 10 districts. Visit Chapters & Chapter Presidents – HR Florida State Council to find a Chapter near you!

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What’s Happening in Your Local Area?

Check out the Calendar on our website!

If you are an affiliated chapter within the state of Florida and wish to post an event, please email Kathy Scott at [email protected].

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HR Florida Career Center

Looking for HR talent to grow your team? Seeking your next career opportunity?  This dynamic platform serves as a centralized hub where job seekers and employers can connect, creating a seamless experience for talent acquisition in the Sunshine State. Visit the HR Florida Career Center at careers.hrflorida.org and explore the possibilities today. Read More.

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Upcoming SHRM National Events

Check out the Events page on the SHRM website!

CALL FOR CONTENT

Share Your Expertise!

We are currently looking for content on topics ranging from Employee Relations, State & Federal Compliance, Inclusion & Diversity, Leadership, Organizational Development, & any other Best Practice Advice for HR Professionals.

Find more submission details here: https://hrfloridanewswire.org/call-for-content-submissions/

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