February 2025
SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL
Letter from the Editor: February Leads the Way to Growth
By Kathleen Hedrick
February. The month of fleeting warmth, unpredictable storms, and the persistent whisper of spring just around the corner. Read More
Cheers to AI
By Dr. Eric L. Demirjian
AI is a broad and diverse set of new capabilities, each with unique strengths, applications, and implications for how we manage organizations and foster productivity. It is a new age bar with new tastes, tools, mixers, and experiences. Read More
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From Cubicles to Connections
By Kate Hill, DBA
Today, remote and hybrid work models have redefined how organizations compete. However, as the corporate world inches closer to post-pandemic normalcy, there have been debates around the best way to operate in the new work environment. Read More
Does Your Company Belong on the Winner List? Florida Trend’s Best Companies To Work For program is a great way to find out how your company ranks. Participation is FREE, and you’ll receive a benchmark summary just for participating.
Form I-9 Compliance: Adapting and Thriving in an Era of Enhanced Enforcement
By John Mazzeo, Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, i9Success
While we largely know what we can expect from the new administration, there are still quite a few unknowns, including to what extent the proposed changes will actually be implemented and, if so, how long it will take to implement them. To that end, employers can get ahead of the game by taking these actions now Read More
Amplifying Employee Engagment by Scaling Empathic Leadership
Only 36% of HR leaders think their current leadership development programs are effective at preparing leaders for future challenges, and only 23% are confident there are rising leaders who can meet the future needs of the organization. What needs to change? Read More…
Love Your HR Career | 25% Discount Campaign | February 14th – 24th
This Love Your HR Career promotion is in honour of our 50,000th member. To celebrate, we are doing a special giveback to everyone who made this possible. Read More
HR CONNECTIONS
Moment of Inspiration
“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking.” – William Butler Yeats
Community Spotlight – District 2
By Stephanie Conn
HR Florida District 2 covers the areas of Bay County, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon and Wakulla counties. Within the geographical boundaries of the district, we have two award winning chapters: Bay County SHRM and Big Bend SHRM. Both chapters are high performing, award winning and dedicated to serving their members and representing HR Florida State Council. 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?
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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 Conference Cruise 2025
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