November 2022
Why Companies Should Hire Veterans
Veterans Day, observed on Nov. 11, is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their willingness to serve and sacrifice to protect the United States and its freedoms. Retired Rear Admiral Dan Kloeppel, founder and chief executive officer of veteran jobs boards VetJobs.org and MilitarySpouseJobs.org, says one of the best ways to honor former servicepeople is to hire them.
CEO of VetJobs.Org Explains Why Companies Should Hire Veterans (shrm.org)
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Independent Contractor Rule
On October 11, 2022, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking that would assist employers in classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL believes that the new rule will be more consistent with longstanding judicial precedent on which employers have relied.
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Independent Contractor Rule | FordHarrison
Driving Inclusion and Dignity at Work: Reflections on SHRM Inclusion 2022
The research is clear: a persistent gap sits between what employees report they are experiencing and what employers believe their workplace and culture are delivering. In fact, while over 80% of employers believe that employees are treated with dignity and respect at their organization regardless of their job, role or level, only 65 percent of employees agree. And when it comes to feeling safe to speak up, the gaps are even worse. In short, and as noted in a 2022 Deloitte report, while a vast majority of leaders think they’re caring and employees are thriving, nearly half their people disagree.
Driving Inclusion and Dignity at Work: Reflections on SHRM Inclusion 2022 | Blog.SHRM.org
HR CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
District 5 is in the HOUSE!
By Leigh Mills, District Director
To say it has been a great year for District 5 would be an understatement. As best described by Kirstie Alley in the movie It Takes Two “it was a can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff (year).” Read More
UPCOMING LOCAL CHAPTER EVENTS
| 12/1/22 | Annual Legal Summit | Hosted by SHRM JACKSONVILLE | Learn More |
| 12/2/22 | Holiday Party | Hosted by TCHRA | Learn More |
| 12/6/22 | Holiday Party | Hosted by SPACE COAST HR ASSOCIATION | Learn More |
| 12/8/22 | Chapter Meeting | Hosted by SOUTH BREVARD SHRM | Learn More |
| 12/8/22 | Holiday Mixer | Hosted by SARASOTA-MANATEE HRA | Learn More |
| 12/15/22 | End of Year Celebration – GOSHRM Celebrates 65th Anniversary | Hosted by GOSHRM | Learn More |
| 12/17/22 | Virtual Event in partnership with HUB International | Hosted by SHRM JACKSONVILLE | 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 |
| 4/19/23 | 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 Kathy.Scott@hrflorida.org
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