May 2025

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Letter from the Editor: Blooming Workforce: Exploring Well-being and Engagement in May

By Kathleen Hedrick

May is a month of growth and renewal. By strategically focusing on employee well-being, fostering meaningful connections, and recognizing their valuable contributions, HR leaders can cultivate a truly blooming workforce that is engaged, resilient, and ready to thrive throughout the year.   Read More.

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Give Your Company Culture a Boost by Keeping Your Teams Motivated

By Cindy Meilke

All business leaders have different perspectives on employee appreciation. Some feel like a good salary should be enough when proving to an employee their worth to the organization. However, others see regular public recognition as essential for keeping a team engaged and motivated.  Read More.

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Recap of the 2025 HR Florida Annual Legislative Conference

By Kimmie Boulahanis and Dee Anna D. Hays

The two-day event began with opening remarks from HR Florida Council President Dana Mullins, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, setting the stage for thoughtful discussion and collaboration. The agenda was packed with relevant content and impactful speakers, providing a well-rounded look at both state and federal legislative landscapes.  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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Breaking Down Silos: Transforming HR with a Matrix Structure Leadership Development

By Angela J. Pruitt, PhD

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workplace, human resources professionals are being called to do more than ever before. Gone are the days of HR as a purely administrative function; we are now expected to be strategic business partners, problem-solvers, and drivers of organizational change. Yet, many HR teams remain structured in a way that fosters silos, inefficiencies, and communication breakdowns.  Read More.

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Recap of HR Conference Cruise 2025

By Chad V. Sorenson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

In March, nearly 100 participants boarded Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for a six-day, five-night trip to Mexico and the Bahamas. Not only did we have eight dynamic speakers that presented on topics from Women in Leadership to Creating Psychologically Safe Teams, but our times between the sessions were filled with fun, laughter and more activities than you can do in five days! Read More.

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HR CONNECTIONS

Moment of Inspiration

“Empathy is about standing in someone else’s shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes. Not only is empathy hard to outsource and automate, but it makes the world a better place.”   – Daniel H. Pink

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Community Spotlight – District 5

By Tawnya Titus, PHR, SHRM-CP

Volusia/Flagler SHRM (Volusia/Flagler), SHRM Greater Orlando, and Space Coast Human Resources Association (SCHRA) make up District 5 of HR Florida. District 5 is doing BIG THINGS! 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

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