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Representing over 15,000 individual human resource professionals, the HR Florida State Council is the state affiliate for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  HR Florida is a 100% volunteer entity consisting of 28 SHRM affiliated chapters across the state. Click HERE to find information about your local chapter.  Our primary objective is to support the mission and initiatives of SHRM. We coordinate professional development efforts, and serve as the conduit for communication among SHRM and chapters as well as at-large members.  Learn MORE...

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Bay County SHRM Selected as Pinnacle Award Winner for 2019 by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Panama City, Fla. (October 30, 2019) – The Bay County Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been chosen by the national organization of SHRM for its Pinnacle Award—the highest honor given to SHRM state councils and chapters for notable contributions to the human resource profession.

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HR Florida Council, Inc. Receives Prestigious SHRM Award for Advancing the HR Profession 

May 29, 2019 — The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently awarded the HR Florida State Council its prestigious EXCEL Platinum Award for HR Florida Council’s accomplishments in 2018. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in state council operations and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to HR professionals in the state of Florida. It also is recognition of continued growth and development as a business leader, capable of developing strategies that lead to business success! 

HR Florida Social Media Director Receives Honorable Volunteer of the Year Award

Orlando, Fla. – HR Florida State Council (HR Florida) recently recognized Kate Shockey, MMHRM, SHRM-CP, PHR, HR Florida social media director, with its Volunteer of the Year award. Announced each year at the annual conference, the award recognizes a volunteer who actively supports, promotes and develops the human resources profession through volunteerism.

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HR Florida State Council Names Donna Manion HR Professional of the Year

Orlando, Fla. – (August 27, 2019) – HR Florida State Council, the premier resource for best practices serving the public and HR professionals in the state of Florida, today announced Donna Manion as the 2019 HR Professional of the Year award recipient. Each year, the council recognizes a human resources leader who has advanced the profession in a significant way.

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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation Announces HR Florida State Council as Top Fundraiser for 2018

Tampa, Fla. – The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation has announced its top fundraisers of 2018. HR Florida State Council took the top spot in the country for state councils, while five state chapters landed in the Top 25: Greater Orlando SHRM (No. 8), HR Tampa (No. 11), HR Collier (No. 15), SHRM Jacksonville (No. 17) and HR Management Association of Palm Beach County (No. 23). SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters nationwide.