SHRM Sarasota

We’re honored to receive the 2024 Gold Excel Award! This recognition from SHRM celebrates our commitment to advancing the HR profession and creating better workplaces across the Sarasota and Manatee county areas. Thank you to our incredible board and volunteers for making this possible! #SHRMExcelAward #HRLeadership #BetterWorkplaces #SHRM #SHRMSRQ

Big news from SHRA! You may have noticed some changes around here! At last week’s annual conference, we proudly unveiled our new name: introducing SHRM Sarasota! SHRM Sarasota is affiliate chapter #0139 of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the largest professional association devoted exclusively to human resources management in the world. Our Mission is to provide a forum for professional development opportunities to support the values of SHRM at the local level. By changing our name to SHRM Sarasota we hope to both continue our mission, and reach our vision at a greater capacity, which is to provide ongoing professional development, resources, networking and support for our members and our community. While our name has changed, our heart remains the same. We are still dedicated to serving the Sarasota and Manatee communities, expanding our impact, and building a brighter future together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the big reveal. We can’t wait to show you what’s next! #NewNameSameMission #shrmsrq #shrmsarasota HR Florida State Council, Inc.

This Friday is the day! Our 62nd Annual Conference, REVITa.Li.ZE SHRA, opens at 7 AM Friday at The ORA in Sarasota! Five speakers, 6 HRCI and SHRM credits, networking, bingo prizes, raffles, 50/50, and more! We have some exciting news and announcements to share during the conference as well that you won't want to miss, so come join us! Thank you to all our sponsors for your support, and a special thank you to our Speaker Spotlight and Enhanced Table sponsors, Suncoast Credit Union, Vidl Work, Florida Blue, Worksite America LLC, and Brown & Brown! Registration for the conference is still open, but not for much longer, so get your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/esxXsaSJ #shrmsrq #SHRAleads #HRFL25 HR Florida State Council, Inc.

We are one week away and can't believe we are announcing our Keynote Speaker! Our fifth and final speaker for our 62nd Annual Conference is the fantastic Monique Akanbi, SHRM Membership Initiatives Director!! A big thank you to our Speaker Spotlight and Enhanced Table sponsors, Suncoast Credit Union, Vidl Work, Florida Blue, Worksite America LLC, and Brown & Brown! Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, is an HR professional with over 15 years of broad based experience in the public school and private sector in various roles and disciplines. A Miami, Florida native, Monique earned her degree in Public Administration with a specialization in HR from Barry University. Monique is also a Master Examiner and Mentor with the Florida Sterling Council Board of Examiners, visiting organizations throughout the state across all industries to assess their leadership system and organizational performance through the National Malcolm Baldrige Performance Excellence model. In her volunteer role, Monique has been an active SHRM Chapter leader serving in various roles including Chapter President and District Director with HR Florida. In addition, she serves on various local non-profit boards. As a high energy, creative thinker, team builder, and problem-solver, Monique has a passion for service and assisting others in their purpose, potential, and professional development through meaningful connections. Monique's discussion topic is The Evolving Landscape of HR Technology! Don't miss out on our fantastic speakers, get your ticket to the 62nd Annual SHRA Annual Conference today! https://lnkd.in/esxXsaSJ #SHRAleads #SHRMSRQ #HR #Sarasota #Manatee

Excited to share this — I’ll be a featured speaker at this month’s Sarasota-Manatee HR Association (SHRA) May 16th event, talking about something that’s transforming every department in every business: AI. My talk — “AI For HR. From Policies to Prompts” — is designed specifically for Human Resources professionals. We’ll cover: ✅ Real-world HR tasks that AI can automate (today, not someday) ✅ Tools you already use (think Google Sheets, email, Slack) ✅ How to keep the human side of HR front and center I'll also walk the audience through tactical examples — from onboarding workflows to analyzing exit interviews — and we’ll workshop actual tasks from the crowd, live. More Info: https://lnkd.in/gpA-VDhg

We are only two weeks away from our annual conference, and we are super excited to share our 4th speaker announcement is Patrick Duggan, attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP! A special thank you to our Speaker Spotlight and Enhanced Table sponsors, Suncoast Credit Union, Vidl Work, Florida Blue, Worksite America LLC, and Brown & Brown! Having a passion for sharing his knowledge, Patrick Duggan is a frequent lecturer and trainer on a variety of employment-related topics and consistently drafts, reviews, and enforces employment policies and handbooks, employee contracts, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements. His topic will include a legal update for mid year 2025! To get your ticket to the SHRA Annual Conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/esxXsaSJ #SHRAleads #SHRMSRQ #HR #Sarasota #Manatee

Our 3rd speaker announcement for our Annual Conference is Kaitlyn Perez! Kaitlyn Perez is founder and president of KPC Strategies, a Sarasota-based crisis communications firm that specializes in helping leaders navigate high-stakes issues while safeguarding their reputation. A special thank you to our Speaker Spotlight and Enhanced Table sponsors: Suncoast Credit Union, Vidl Work, Florida Blue, Worksite America LLC, and Brown & Brown! With more than 15 years of experience, Kaitlyn has become a trusted advisor to leaders across industries, providing strategic guidance for crises ranging from workforce shortages and employee misconduct to natural disasters and fatalities. Before launching KPC Strategies, Kaitlyn served as a command staff member and spokesperson for one of Florida's largest sheriff’s offices, led communications for a private family foundation, and served on the leadership team of a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing the policing profession. These roles shaped her expertise in managing critical incidents, building high-performing teams, and crafting innovative public relations strategies. Recognized as a '40 Under 40' honoree by both the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Business Observer, Kaitlyn has developed solutions for challenges such as recruitment and retention, community engagement, and organizational change. In addition to running her firm, Kaitlyn is deeply committed to her community. She serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties as well as the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance. Kaitlyn’s leadership and expertise make her a sought-after partner for organizations seeking to prepare for or navigate moments of crisis with confidence and clarity. Ready to learn from Kaitlyn Perez? Join us are our Annual Conference May 16 at The Ora!: https://lnkd.in/esxXsaSJ #manateecounty #HRFL #HRFL25 #SHRAleads #sarasotacounty #humanresources #ripple25 #SHRMSRQ

We are only three weeks away from our annual conference, and we are delighted to share our 2nd speaker announcement is Chris Williams, founder of Aginto! A special thank you to our Speaker Spotlight and Enhanced Table sponsors, Suncoast Credit Union, Vidl Work, Florida Blue, Worksite America LLC, and Brown & Brown! Internet marketing expert Chris Williams works with small to mid-sized organizations to amplify their communication, attract and engage their audiences, and create generational change for their businesses. Leveraging the unique lessons from his unconventional entrepreneurial journey, Chris founded Aginto in 2011 — a full-service digital marketing and advertising agency. Today, Aginto’s client roster spans the healthcare, legal, industrial, and home services industries across the United States. With deep knowledge and experience in internet and social media algorithms and a constant curiosity of human behavior, Chris is passionate about meeting an audience where the market dictates that they are, and adding value to their lives in strategic moments. Chris is also a sought-after speaker on using AI and digital marketing to drive business growth and efficiency. His insights blend real-world experience with emerging technology, helping business owners and professionals navigate the evolving landscape of marketing, branding, and leadership. An engaged and active community leader in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Chris serves dinner to the homeless in Bradenton multiple times each month and is the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Manatee County Salvation Army. His commitment to philanthropy has been recognized locally, with Aginto receiving multiple Small Business of the Year awards for community impact. Having relocated from Cincinnati in 2005, Chris lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife Heather and daughter Grace. When he’s not working you can usually find Chris on a local golf course, boxing at the gym, or obsessing about his Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter. To get your ticket to the SHRA Annual Conference, visit: https://lnkd.in/esxXsaSJ #SHRAleads #SHRMSRQ #HR #Sarasota #Manatee

Join us in three weeks for the SHRA Annual Conference!! Five speakers, 6 SHRM/HRCI credits, networking, raffles, and more! All at The Ora in Sarasota. #SHRAleads #SHRMSRQ #HR #Sarasota #Manatee

Looking for a way to give back to your community? SHRA is a volunteer-run organization and we need your help! We are looking for a Technology Assistant to join our team. No experience in the tech world? That's okay, we will show you the ropes! Contact our president, Kyle Rogers, today for more details: president@myshra.org #humanresources #HRFL25 #sarasotacounty #manateecounty #ripple25 #SHRAleads #SHRMSRQ