Sarasota-Manatee HR Association (SHRA)

Event update: First, we hope this post finds you, your families, and your home safely through our latest encounter with the 2024 Hurricane season. It is with great disappointment that we must cancel our monthly program for this Thursday, October 17th. If you registered, you will receive a full refund to the payment source you used for your registration. We hope to reschedule the popular "Roundtable Discussion Series" very soon! In the meantime, you can join us for one of the following exciting SHRA events coming up in November: SHRA Annual Conference, Embassy Suites Sarasota, November 1 at 7 AM: https://lnkd.in/dbVjq5_7 November Monthly Program, Hotel Venezia in Venice, November 15 at 8 AM: https://lnkd.in/d6ifQ7rW

Join us October 17 for an evening HR roundtable discussion focused on HR Horror Stories: How I Survived and What I Learned! In this engaging round table discussion, HR professionals will share real-life challenges they've faced in their careers. From terrifying terminations, toxic workplace cultures, and legal nightmares to employee conflicts that spiraled out of control, participants will recount their most challenging HR experiences. The focus will not only be on the problems but also on the strategies used to overcome them. Each speaker will reflect on the key lessons learned, best practices they developed, and how these situations ultimately helped them grow as HR professionals. Moderated by Kristina Galvan, HR Manager of Selah Freedom! Heavy appetizers will be served and there will be a raffle for a basket of themed goodies, so be sure to bring cash! Register today: https://lnkd.in/e6H8Nyq4

We have a new date set for the SHRA Annual Conference! See you November 1st, 2024 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Sarasota! https://lnkd.in/g6q36-As

It is with a heavy heart we share that we have made the difficult decision to reschedule this Friday's SHRA Annual Conference. Although the storm has shifted some, we carefully considered all the possibilities and feel we must focus on the safety and well-being of all of our attendees, guests, speakers, and sponsors. We are working closely with Embassy Suites on an alternate date. They have been wonderful to work with and we are confident they will accommodate our event very soon. Once we confirm the final date with our speakers, we will share it with all of you! On behalf of the entire SHRA board, volunteer members, and conference planning committee, we thank you sincerely for making SHRA the amazing chapter of individuals that it is! We wish safety and protection for you, your families, and your organizations during this storm. Go away, Helene! Feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any concerns or questions. See you at the SHRA Annual Conference SOON!

This Friday is the SHRA Annual Conference and there are very few seats left, if you haven't registered now is the time! We have five amazing speakers sharing a wealth of knowledge for six SHRM & HRCI credits available for recertification! Breakfast and lunch are included in the conference, which is being held at the beautiful Embassy Suites in downtown Sarasota. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dbVjq5_7 A very special thank you to our sponsors for the conference, we could not have this conference without your support! WonderFL Acrisure Wampler Varner Insurance Group Exact Sciences Intuition AI Venice Solutions Group Gulfcoast South AHEC Raymond James USI Insurance Services Paylocity Atlas Insurance isolved Boyd Insurance Calusa Marketing Brown and Brown OneDigital

Have you registered for the SHRA Annual Conference yet? Oh you haven't? Well good thing we made this post, because it's not too late! Join us next month for networking, education, and fun, register today to get your HR elevated! When: Sept 27, 7am - 4:30pm Where: Embassy Suites - Sarasota, 202 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida  34236 How: Register today! www.myshra.org #shraleads #hrfl #hr #sarasota #bradenton #humanresources

Get to know our awesome speakers for this year's Annual Conference! Our final speaker in our Spotlight series is Jaime Marco! Jaime Marco is a distinguished international leadership coach and TEDx 2024 speaker, with over twenty years of experience. With an unwavering commitment to unlocking untapped potential, Jaime propels individuals and teams toward success through authentic connections and meaningful teamwork. Known for her natural ability to entertain and engage with audiences, Jaime’s career journey began onboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, where her innate love for people flourished. She later embraced leadership roles in non-profit fundraising, real estate, and telecommunications, driven by the opportunity to create meaningful change. Throughout her career, Jaime has consistently returned to leadership positions, fueled by her passion to maximize her impact and empower others. Her speaker session for the Annual Conference is about Embrace Your Growth Mindset, Elevate Your Leadership Attitude, and Activate Human Responsibility! Haven't registered for the conference? It's not too late: https://lnkd.in/dbVjq5_7

Get to know our awesome speakers for this year's Annual Conference! Our fourth speaker in our Spotlight series is Patrick Duggan! Experienced in both state and federal courts, Patrick practices employment law and litigation primarily on behalf of management in a variety of complex workplace public sector and business disputes. His specific litigation practice areas include: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) Florida Whistleblower Act and much more. Patrick has an extensive background representing a variety of governmental entities and public sector employees in Florida, including in law enforcement, fire and rescue, and education. Patrick is one of three Shumaker lawyers who represent the School Board of Sarasota County. Patrick also represents employers in pre-litigation matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. After earning his law degree from the Stetson University College of Law, Patrick served as an Assistant State Attorney in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties where he prosecuted some of this area’s most notorious criminals. He also served as in-house counsel for the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for eight years. As a result, Patrick possesses extensive knowledge of governmental affairs, constitutional law, and criminal law. He was previously a registered lobbyist before Florida’s executive branch and lobbied on behalf of clients before Florida’s most recent Constitutional Revision Commission. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family. His speaker topic will be an FLSA Final Rule Update! Haven't registered for the conference? It's not too late: https://lnkd.in/eQxNzW39

Get to know our awesome speakers for this year's Annual Conference! Our third speaker in our Spotlight series is James McDonald Jr.! James J. McDonald, Jr., J.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a partner in the Tampa, Florida office of the national labor and employment law firm of Fisher & Phillips LLP. Jim has practiced labor and employment law representing management for more than 30 years. He has litigated hundreds of employment disputes in state and federal court and before arbitrators and administrative agencies. Jim also advises employers on how to prevent employment disputes from arising and on various strategic human resource management issues. Jim has spoken before many trade and professional organizations on issues such as politics and religion in the workplace, accommodating disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the defense of psychological injury claims in employment litigation, new theories of harassment and discrimination, the use of expert witnesses, and current issues in employment law. Jim taught labor and employment law in the Human Resources Management Program at the University of California, Irvine for 16 years. He is a member of the Florida and California Bars, and he is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute and he holds the SHRM-SCP certification as well. Jim serves as a Professional-in-Residence at New College of Florida and he lives in Lakewood Ranch. His speaker session for the Annual Conference is Hero or Scapegoat? HR’s Role in Helping an Organization Win (or Lose) an Employment Lawsuit! Haven't registered for the conference? It's not too late: https://lnkd.in/dbVjq5_7

D2 2024 HR Florida Conference & Expo Q3 HR Florida State Council, Inc. Meeting, SHRM Foundation Raffles (congratulations Patrick Alexander!) and the Tuesday Night Event - Heart & Soul featuring Motown! The performances by Chapter for the Lip Sync were INCREDIBLE!!! Sarasota-Manatee HR Association (SHRA) HR Florida State Council, Inc. SHRM Rosen Shingle Creek #shra24 #renewtheheartofhr #hrfl24 #SHRAleads