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Letter from the Editor: HR Strategies for a Cool and Productive Summer

By Kathleen Hedrick

HR’s role in managing the impact of summer weather is multifaceted, requiring a blend of policy, communication, and proactive support. Read More.

HRFL Analytics and Innovation Research Committee Conference Preview

By Shellie Halstead, Ed.D., SHRM-SCP and Professor Abram Walton, Ph.D.

We are excited to share that we will be continuing our presence at the HRFL annual conference, offering sessions that help close the academic-practitioner gap and align with the needs identified through our voice of the customer research. At the 2025 HR Florida Conference we will have a pre-conference session and two concurrent sessions, all with the specific goal of presenting academic-practitioner research in a way that is both meaningful to and usable by the practitioner. Read More.

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.

Empathetic Leadership in Layoffs

By Alexia Georghiou

When people receive news of a layoff, they often experience a full-body response—not just emotional, but neurological. Neuroscience shows that the brain reacts to perceived threats like job loss with the same stress patterns triggered by physical danger. Shock. Disassociation. Rage. Grief. Leaders who misread these signals as resistance or ingratitude often escalate harm unintentionally. Read More.

HR CONNECTIONS

Moment of Inspiration

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Zig Ziglar

Community Spotlight – District 7

By Amber J. Rees, SHRM-SCP, PHR

District 7 is comprised of the SHRM Affiliated Chapters of Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association (HRA), HR Tampa and Suncoast HRM. Read More.

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!

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].

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.

Upcoming SHRM National Events

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HR Florida Review Magazine

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