Join us for our November Meeting!!

November 2025 Meeting- Engagement in Action: Everyday Strategies & the Power of Stay Interviews

Presented By:Melissa Severance

November 12, 2025

Hilton Double Tree 

Check in:11am-11:30am

Announcements/Networking:11:30am-Noon

Presentation: Noon-1:00pm

Employee engagement is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s the difference between thriving teams and costly turnover. In this interactive session, HR professionals and leaders will discover why engagement matters more than ever, how to translate insights into meaningful daily actions, and how to leverage stay interviews to strengthen culture and retention. Participants will walk away with simple, practical tools they can apply immediately to elevate the employee experience and keep top talent inspired and committed.

In this interactive session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the business case for employee engagement and its direct link to retention, performance, and organizational success.
• Apply practical engagement strategies that leaders and HR professionals can use daily to create a more connected and motivated workforce.
• Design and conduct effective stay interviews that uncover employee needs, build trust, and proactively address retention risks.

Meet your presenter

Melissa Severance.PCC- Chief Dream Officer, Inspire Big Dreams Executive Coach | Corporate Trainer | HR Consultant | Speaker

Melissa Severance is the owner of Inspire Big Dreams, an executive consulting firm dedicated to empowering business leaders through transformative coaching, customized training, and strategic HR consulting services. She is also the founder and host of DisruptHR Naples, a dynamic learning and networking events that unites top leaders to exchange cutting-edge ideas and foster innovative workplaces.

With over 20 years of experience as a transformative human resource leader, Melissa began her career in accounting at a Big 4 public accounting firm before pivoting to HR leadership and executive coaching. Drawing on this unique blend of expertise, she delivers impactful coaching, workshops, and training programs focused on leadership development, mindfulness, and HR strategies.

Melissa is a certified mindfulness facilitator, avid meditator, and yogi. She integrates mindfulness practices into her leadership development work, enabling others to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose. She is also certified in Digital Wellness and Adult Mental Health First Aid, further enriching her ability to support individuals and teams in navigating the complexities of modern work environments.

Melissa is deeply committed to serving her Florida HR community. She serves as vice president of programs on the board of SHRM Naples and as Director of WellBeing for the HR Florida Council (SHRM Florida), where she supports the chapters' wellness and health initiatives. 

Cost for Students: $15

In-person Cost for Members: $35

Cost for Non-Members/Guests: $45

Walk-ins (if available): $45

Please RSVP by Monday, November 10, 2025

Cancellations must be emailed to info@shrmswfl.org by noon, Monday November 10th to qualify for a refund. No shows will be billed.