Welcome to the SHRM-Emerald Coast Chapter in Florida

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Emerald Coast Chapter is an organization comprised of human resource professionals in the Fort Walton Beach area. Recognized as a Superior Merit or Merit Chapter every year since its inception, the Emerald Coast Chapter is a top-notch organization with an abundance of benefits to offer its members. The SHRM gives them an opportunity to grow professionally in their positions, network with others, share best practices, and attend exciting conferences and seminars related to the Human Resources field. The members also participate in the exchange of current job postings and resumes received, which saves their organizations recruiting time and money.

Visit us at our next meeting and learn more about the benefits of joining the SHRM Emerald Coast Chapter. Please consider visiting us at our next meeting.

Holiday Greetings

Happy Holidays and Here's hoping the New Year brings Love, Joy and Prosperity to All.

FMLA Regulation Changes

The long-awaited, and much commented-on, changes to regulations governing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) were finalized and released in
November by the Department of Labor (DOL). They are effective January 16, 2009. Check out what you need to know about what's in the new final regs that has been clarified or changed from the current regs under, by clicking here.

Next Meeting

Date: December 17, 2008

Place
Fort Walton Beach Golf Course
Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach

Cost
$10 (SHRM - ECC Members)
$15 (Non-Members)

Time
Registration begins at 7:00 am
Buffet Breakfast begins 7:30 am Meeting begins at 8:00 am

Program
Officer installation/Holiday Party

Menu
Scrambled Eggs, Bacon,
Sausage, Biscuits/Gravy, Grits,
Hash Browns, Fruit

Sponsor
Liberty National Insurance Co.

RSVP to Ken Mallory
by 5:00 p.m. December 12th.