May 2026
SERVING THE PROFESSIONAL
Letter from the Editor
Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of mental health, promote wellness, and celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month provides us with an opportunity to reflect and to act with intention as leaders, colleagues, and human resources professionals. Read More.
The HR Florida Conference & Expo is one of the largest HR gatherings in the southern United States, bringing together forward-thinking professionals, strategists, and innovators. This years’ experience is practical, forward-looking, and deeply relevant to the challenges HR leaders face today. Read More.
Culture-by-Design Requires Decision-by-Design
By Abram Walton, Ph.D.
Disciplined decision-making is an area where many organizations – and many HR functions – still come up short. They define values, but not how those values should be applied under pressure; they establish policies, but not how exceptions should be evaluated; and they develop leaders, but not the decision logic leaders should use when the need for tradeoffs intensifies and the time available to make a choice compresses. What is missing is not another team slogan; it is a structured way to evaluate decisions consistently. Read More.
SHRM Foundation & SHRM Florida: Seeking Volunteers
By Abram Walton, Ph.D.
SHRM Florida is proud to champion and support the work of the SHRM Foundation, including its Untapped Talent initiatives. We are especially committed to advancing opportunities for older workers and helping organizations recognize and unlock the value they bring in an Age of Opportunity. Interested? You can click the button below or go to the link here to find out more and express your interest in volunteering. Read More.
HR CONNECTIONS
Moment of Inspiration
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver
Celebrate HR Week with AIHR | Extra 25% off
In honor of International HR Day (May 20th), AIHR is launching an additional 25% discount promotion on all individual plans, including Certificate Programs and the Full Academy License. The discount runs from May 18th – 28th. As a valued SHRM Florida member, your exclusive 20% partner discount stacks on top of the 25% HR Week offer. Claim Your Discount here: SHRM Florida – AIHR.
Community Spotlight District 7
By Amber J. Rees, SHRM-SCP, PHR, Director District 7
Across SHRM Florida’s District 7 (proudly rebranded as the Magnificent 7), SHRM Pinellas, HR Tampa, and SHRM Sarasota are coming together to create meaningful impact through our District 7 Unite initiative. Together, the Magnificent 7 is more than a district, it is a unified network committed to supporting, empowering, inspiring, and connecting HR professionals and the communities we serve. Read More.
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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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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