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SHRM Sarasota SHRM Sarasota is affiliate chapter #0139 of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

SHRM Sarasota is an affiliate chapter #0139 of the Society of 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. Our Values are to champion the highest professional standards of HR ethics and performance. Our Vision is to provide ongoing professional development, resources, networking, and support for our members and our community. Our Strategy is to Advance the HR Profession and Advance the HR Professional. Our History began in January 1963 when a small group of personnel professionals formed the Sarasota Personnel Association as a meeting ground for discussing issues related to personnel administration. In 2025, we rebranded from Sarasota-Manatee Human Resources Association (SHRA) to SHRM Sarasota. Today, SHRM Sarasota has over 300 HR professionals and student members from across Sarasota and Manatee counties. We are home to some of the area's most talented and dynamic HR Professionals.

This Friday October 2 is our 2nd Annual Leadership Foundations workshop, a half-day program designed to give supervisors...
09/28/2026

This Friday October 2 is our 2nd Annual Leadership Foundations workshop, a half-day program designed to give supervisors, managers, HR professionals, and business leaders practical tools they can use immediately!

You'll hear from experienced HR professionals, business leaders, and employment law attorneys on:
-Leading with Impact: Emotional Intelligence for Real-World Leadership Challenges
-Don’t Hire the Walking Lawsuit
-What Leaders Get Wrong About AI and Data Privacy (And How to Fix It)
-Culture by Default or Design? How Everyday Leadership Shapes the Employee Experience

Special guest speakers: Lisa Charles (Yes! Coach Lisa), James McDonald Jr. (Fisher & Phillips LLP), Jade Davis (Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick LLP), and Renee Hood (First Watch Restaurants).

Whether you're a new manager, an experienced supervisor, or an HR professional looking to strengthen your leadership foundation, this workshop offers valuable insights to help you lead with confidence and stay compliant.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Venice Chamber of Commerce
$70 per attendee

Registration: 7:00 AM
Breakfast: 7:30 AM
Closing remarks: 12:30 PM

Register today: https://www.shrmsarasota.org/event/leadershipfoundations

We look forward to seeing you there! Special thank you to our event sponsor, Cornerstone Independent Management! And as always, we thank our annual corporate sponsors for your continued support: Fisher & Phillips LLP, Mitch Lomazov, Paylocity, Sara Mitich, and Atlas Insurance!

Join us tomorrow, September 25th, for our third quarterly HR 101, a quarterly virtual learning session designed specific...
09/24/2026

Join us tomorrow, September 25th, for our third quarterly HR 101, a quarterly virtual learning session designed specifically for new and early-career HR professionals. This interactive session covers essential HR fundamentals, providing a strong foundation for those beginning their HR journey or looking to refresh core knowledge.

Topics may include HR compliance basics, employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, performance management, and HR best practices. Sessions are practical, approachable, and focused on real-world application.

This virtual Zoom meeting offers an excellent opportunity to build confidence, expand your HR knowledge, and connect with fellow HR professionals in a supportive learning environment. This virtual meeting will be hosted by a board or committee member, followed by a Q&A.

September 25
12:00-1:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free

Register today! https://www.shrmsarasota.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2030635&group=

Thank you to our annual corporate sponsors: Paylocity, Atlas Insurance, Florida Blue, Fisher & Phillips LLP, Sara Mitich, and Mitch Lomazov!

Join SHRM Sarasota for our October Professional Development Breakfast, "Civility in the Workplace" with Alan Bernstein, ...
09/22/2026

Join SHRM Sarasota for our October Professional Development Breakfast, "Civility in the Workplace" with Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP!

Thursday, October 22, 2026
EVEN Hotel | 6231 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota

Registration & Networking: 7:30 AM
Program: 8:00 AM

Virtual/in-person options available:
Members: $35/$45
Guests: $45/$55

Learn how workplace incivility affects employees, customers, productivity, and organizational culture — and what you can do about it.

PDCs: 1 SHRM | 1 HRCI

Don't forget cash for the 50/50 raffle benefiting the SHRM Foundation!

Register today: https://www.shrmsarasota.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2030656&group=

Thank you to our sponsors!

Meeting Sponsors: CareerSource Suncoast & Fisher Phillips
Annual Corporate Sponsors: Sara Mitich, Atlas Insurance, Mitch Lomazov, Paylocity & Fisher Phillips LLP

We invite you to join SHRM Sarasota on October 2 for our Leadership Foundations workshop, a half-day program designed to...
09/21/2026

We invite you to join SHRM Sarasota on October 2 for our Leadership Foundations workshop, a half-day program designed to give supervisors, managers, HR professionals, and business leaders practical tools they can use immediately!

You'll hear from experienced HR professionals, business leaders, and employment law attorneys on:
-Leading with Impact: Emotional Intelligence for Real-World Leadership Challenges
-Don’t Hire the Walking Lawsuit
-What Leaders Get Wrong About AI and Data Privacy (And How to Fix It)
-Culture by Default or Design? How Everyday Leadership Shapes the Employee Experience

Special guest speakers: Lisa Charles (Yes! Coach Lisa), James McDonald Jr. (Fisher Phillips LLP), Jade Davis (Shumaker, Loop, and Kendrick LLP), and Renee Hood (First Watch Restaurants).

Whether you're a new manager, an experienced supervisor, or an HR professional looking to strengthen your leadership foundation, this workshop offers valuable insights to help you lead with confidence and stay compliant.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Venice Chamber of Commerce
$70 per attendee

Registration: 7:00 AM
Breakfast: 7:30 AM
Closing remarks: 12:30 PM

Register today: https://www.shrmsarasota.org/event/leadershipfoundations

We look forward to seeing you there! Special thank you to our event sponsor, Cornerstone Independent Management! And as always, we thank our annual corporate sponsors for your continued support: Sara Mitich, Atlas Insurance, Mitch Lomazov, Paylocity, and Fisher Phillips LLP!

Join us in about 30 minutes for our third meeting of our Quarterly HR Book Club, a new learning opportunity designed to ...
09/18/2026

Join us in about 30 minutes for our third meeting of our Quarterly HR Book Club, a new learning opportunity designed to support professional growth, meaningful discussion, and SHRM recertification!

Each quarter, participants will read one book aligned with a SHRM BASK competency, creating space for practical learning and peer conversation.

Our third quarter book is an exciting one from local author Julie C. Henry, titled Wisdom from the Wild: The Nine Unbreakable Laws of Leadership! During our meeting, we will be learning not just from her book, but from Julie herself! Julie will be joining us today for our discussion.

We hope to see you there for a fun and engaging discussion!

Event Details:
Date: September 18
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88268286101?pwd=bOyw9qCt35bTW9nMQgcZrsXMbRO7hI.1

Future book selections—each tied to a different BASK competency—will be announced via email, social media, and our website calendar.

Whether you’re looking to earn PDCs, strengthen your leadership skills, or connect with fellow HR professionals, we invite you to read along and join the conversation!

🎄✨ Join us for the SHRM Sarasota Holiday Mixer & Board Celebration! ✨🎄Let’s celebrate the holiday season, connect with f...
09/18/2026

🎄✨ Join us for the SHRM Sarasota Holiday Mixer & Board Celebration! ✨🎄

Let’s celebrate the holiday season, connect with fellow HR professionals, and toast to another great year with SHRM Sarasota!

December 10
5:30–7:30 PM
Sarasota Yacht Club
1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

$25 per attendee
Hors d’oeuvres included
Two complimentary drink tickets
Cash bar available
All SHRM members and guests are welcome!

And don’t forget to enter our (cash only) 50/50 drawing for your chance to take home some holiday cash! 🎁💰 Proceeds from the drawing benefit the SHRM Foundation.

Come celebrate, make some connections, and enjoy a festive evening with the SHRM Sarasota community! We hope to see you there! 🥂

Special thank you to our annual corporate sponsors: Sara Mitich, Florida Blue, Paylocity, Mitch Lomazov, and Atlas Insurance!

Register today: https://www.shrmsarasota.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088221&group=

Join us Friday, September 25th, for our third quarterly HR 101, a quarterly virtual learning session designed specifical...
09/17/2026

Join us Friday, September 25th, for our third quarterly HR 101, a quarterly virtual learning session designed specifically for new and early-career HR professionals. This interactive session covers essential HR fundamentals, providing a strong foundation for those beginning their HR journey or looking to refresh core knowledge.

Topics may include HR compliance basics, employee relations, recruiting and onboarding, performance management, and HR best practices. Sessions are practical, approachable, and focused on real-world application.

This virtual Zoom meeting offers an excellent opportunity to build confidence, expand your HR knowledge, and connect with fellow HR professionals in a supportive learning environment. This virtual meeting will be hosted by a board or committee member, followed by a Q&A.

September 25
12:00-1:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Free

Register today! https://www.shrmsarasota.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2030635&group=

Thank you to our annual corporate sponsors: Mitch Lomazov, Atlas Insurance, Florida Blue, Fisher Phillips LLP, Sara Mitich, and Paylocity!

Last call to join SHRM Sarasota for breakfast, a keynote, and a workshop! "Reset in Real Life: How to Navigate Change, U...
09/15/2026

Last call to join SHRM Sarasota for breakfast, a keynote, and a workshop! "Reset in Real Life: How to Navigate Change, Uncertainty, and Everything You Can't Control" happening this Thursday with Speaker Sara Mitich!

September 17 2026
Carlisle Inn and Suites
3727 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, Florida 34232
8am-9:30am (45 minute keynote with a 45 minute workshop following)

In this interactive keynote and workshop, actor (Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse) and emotional regulation expert Sara Mitich explores what resilience actually looks like in real life. Through personal storytelling, practical neuroscience, and emotional regulation tools, participants will learn how to navigate stress and uncertainty, move through difficult emotions, and return to a steadier internal state with greater clarity and intention.

The workshop takes the conversation deeper by helping participants identify their own “steady state” and practice tools for returning to it when life inevitably pulls them away.

This event is a 1.5 hour (and 1.5 PDC-credited)! We can't wait for you to join us. Special thank you to our monthly sponsors UKG and Suncoast Credit Union, as well as to our corporate sponsors Atlas Insurance, Sara Mitich, Paylocity, Fisher Phillips, and Mitch Lomazov!

Register for this event today! https://www.shrmsarasota.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2030654

It's not too late to nom-in-ate!Do you know an HR professional who's making a real impact? SHRM Sarasota is accepting no...
09/14/2026

It's not too late to nom-in-ate!

Do you know an HR professional who's making a real impact? SHRM Sarasota is accepting nominations for our HR Professional of the Year Award, and we want to hear about the leaders shaping the future of HR in our community!

We're looking for an engaged SHRM Sarasota member who leads with excellence, drives meaningful change in their organization, and elevates the HR profession as a whole.

- Min. 3 years HR experience
- Demonstrated leadership & ethical excellence
- Completed impactful projects or initiatives
- Active SHRM Sarasota member (board members ineligible)

Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged!

The honoree will be celebrated at our Annual Evening Mixer in December and receive a commemorative trophy. 🎉

📅 Deadline: September 30, 2026
📧 Submit nominations at the SHRM Sarasota website or email the nomination form to [email protected] (nomination form is accessible on our website)

Learn more at https://www.shrmsarasota.org/page/HRPro

Next week, join SHRM Sarasota for a keynote + workshop! "Reset in Real Life: How to Navigate Change, Uncertainty, and Ev...
09/11/2026

Next week, join SHRM Sarasota for a keynote + workshop! "Reset in Real Life: How to Navigate Change, Uncertainty, and Everything You Can't Control" with Speaker Sara Mitich!

September 17 2026
Carlisle Inn and Suites
3727 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, Florida 34232
8am-9:30am (45 minute keynote with a 45 minute workshop following)

In this interactive keynote and workshop, actor (Star Trek: Discovery, The Expanse) and emotional regulation expert Sara Mitich explores what resilience actually looks like in real life. Through personal storytelling, practical neuroscience, and emotional regulation tools, participants will learn how to navigate stress and uncertainty, move through difficult emotions, and return to a steadier internal state with greater clarity and intention.

The workshop takes the conversation deeper by helping participants identify their own “steady state” and practice tools for returning to it when life inevitably pulls them away.

This event is a 1.5 hour (and 1.5 PDC-credited) event with breakfast included! We can't wait for you to join us. Special thank you to our monthly sponsors UKG and Suncoast Credit Union, as well as to our corporate sponsors Atlas Insurance, Sara Mitich, Paylocity, Fisher Phillips, and Mitch Lomazov!

Register for this event today! https://www.shrmsarasota.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2030654

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