December 2022
Take Time to Plan Out Your Workplace Investigation Interviews
Before you launch a workplace investigation, take the time to create a plan for how you will conduct your interviews. That plan will lay the groundwork for everything that will follow.
Take Time to Plan Out Your Workplace Investigation Interviews (shrm.org)
Is your job description hurting your chance of defending a discrimination claim?
This case should remind Florida employers that if your job description lists “essential” functions, then you better make sure that you include everything that you really think is essential. You may not be able to argue later on that something not included on that list is essential.
Respect for Marriage Act Would Protect Same-Sex Couples’ Company Benefits
Same-sex couples can continue enjoying company benefits just as opposite-sex couples do now that the Respect for Marriage Act is on track to be enacted
Respect for Marriage Act Would Protect Same-Sex Couples’ Company Benefits (shrm.org)
HR CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
District 6 Impact
By Jehane Myers, District Director
District 6 has made a huge impact this year. Check out the amazing accomplishments for South Brevard SHRM, (SBSHRM), St. Lucie County Human Resources Association, (SLCHRA), and Treasure Coast Human Resource Association (TCHRA). Read More
UPCOMING LOCAL CHAPTER EVENTS
| 1/12/23 | Half day Legal Update | Hosted by SOUTH BREVARD SHRM | Learn More |
| 1/17/23 | Chapter Meeting | Hosted by SPACE COAST HR ASSOCIATION | Learn More |
| 1/20/23 | 25th Anniversary Gala | Hosted by VOLUSIA FLAGLER SHRM | Learn More |
| 1/20/23 | TBD-60th anniversary kick off | Hosted by SARASOTA-MANATEE HRA | Learn More |
| 4/19/2023 | 26th Annual Space Coast HR Conference | Hosted by SOUTH BREVARD SHRM and SPACE COAST HRA | Learn More |
HR FLORIDA EVENTS
| 3/6 – 3/11, 2023 | HR Conference Cruise | Leaving from Miami |
| 3/22 – 3/23, 2023 | Legislative Conference | Save the Date! Registration details pending |
| 8/27 – 8/30, 2023 | HR Florida Conference & Expo | Registration Open! Register at www.HRFloridaConference.org |
If you are an affiliated chapter within the state of Florida and wish to post an event, please email Kathy Scott at [email protected]
SHRM NATIONAL EVENTS
SHRM23 Annual Conference & Expo, Las Vegas NV, June 11 – 14, 2023
SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2023
ADVANCING THE PROFESSIONAL
What You Need to Know About…
New to HR or just need a quick refresher? SHRM’s “What You Need to Know…” series has you covered.
What You Need to Know About… (shrm.org)
Call for Volunteers – Especially Emerging Professionals
The HR Florida State Council is comprised entirely of Volunteers! The 60+ member Council consists of an Executive Committee, District Directors, Core Leadership Directors, Council Services Directors, and the Chapter President from each of our 28 local chapters, representing more than 16,000 HR Professionals in the state of Florida. Read More
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EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS
HR Florida Review
Share your expertise as an HR professional with over 16,000 other HR professionals! Encourage colleagues to submit articles. 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.
Submission: Now accepting for Spring 2022! Send in your great article!
HR Florida Newswire
Purpose: Share upcoming events, announcements, and recent news relevant to HR professionals and Chapter members.
Style: Brief, direct, summarized information (pictures appreciated).
Submission deadline: The 3rd Wednesday of each month, for the following month’s newswire.
Format: Send submissions in Word format to Alan Bernstein at [email protected]
Mouth of the South Blog
Share your interesting stories/tips from the HR Profession!
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