December 2025

SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL

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Letter from the Editor

Keeping Safety (and Cheer) at the Top of the List This Holiday Season

It’s a joyful time, but it’s also a busy one—and that makes it especially important to keep workplace safety top of mind. Read More.

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The Radical Act of Actually Caring: Why Your Best Retention Tool Has Nothing to Do With Technology

By Dr. Sharon Grossman

Here’s something nobody wants to admit at a strategic planning meeting: your shiny new HR analytics platform isn’t why people stay. Your competitive benefits package isn’t the reason someone shows up on the hardest days. The real retention secret? It’s embarrassingly simple, almost annoyingly old-fashioned, and it costs approximately nothing.   Read More.

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Expanding the Definition of Workplace Health: Why Employers Should Consider Complementary and Integrative Care

By Dr. Alice Burron, Strategic Action Health®

Evidence suggests that many complementary practices—such as acupuncture for pain, yoga for stress management, and massage for musculoskeletal health—can play a legitimate role in preventing or managing chronic conditions.   Read More.

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How HR Can Lead Strategic AI Integration Through Process Intelligence

By Dr. Abram Walton & Ryan Bailey, M.S., MBA

Organizations are racing to implement AI, but most are building on assumptions rather than organizational reality. HR has a unique opportunity to be the keepers of process intelligence, understanding how work actually happens before AI tries to optimize it.   Read More.

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HR CONNECTIONS

Moment of Inspiration

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”  — William Arthur Ward

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Future-Ready HR Skills For 2026 and Beyond

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2026 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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Community Spotlight District 2

District 2 is home to two powerhouse chapters–SHRM Bay County and SHRM Tallahassee. Both are high-performing, award-winning organizations committed to advancing the HR profession and supporting their members.  Read More.

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Find a Chapter Near You

SHRM Florida is a community of 27 professional chapters and a growing number of student chapters organized into 10 districts Visit Chapters and Chapter Presidents SHRM Florida 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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SHRM 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 SHRM Florida Career Center at careers.shrmflorida.org and explore the possibilities today. Read More.

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Upcoming SHRM National Events

Check out the Events page on the SHRM website!

CALL FOR CONTENT

Share Your Expertise!

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.

Find more submission details here: https://shrmfloridanewswire.org/call-for-shrm-florida-newswire-content-submissions/

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We hope you enjoy our selections of original content, local and national updates, and news you can use. Please let us know what you think!

All comments are welcome and encouraged. Send to [email protected].

Thank you for your readership and contributions!

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