November Lake Sumter SHRM Membership Luncheon
November 18, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Venetian Center: The Canal Room
1 Dozier Court
Leesburg, FL 34748
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Speaker: Alan Bernstein
Presentation
A company’s ethics will determine its reputation. It is a two-way street…the influence goes both ways, which makes understanding the importance of ethics within a business very important. In an environment where organizations are increasingly scrutinized by employees, customers, and the public, ethical decision-making has never been more essential.
Learning Objectives:
- Learning Objective 1: Highlight the importance of creating and sustaining an ethical workplace culture—from leadership behaviors and communication practices to reporting mechanisms and whistleblower protections.
- Learning Objective 2: Provide a practical and engaging foundation in business ethics—what it is, why it matters, and how to apply ethical principles in everyday workplace situations.
- Learning Objective 3: Learn how to recognize ethical dilemmas, evaluate potential risks, and make decisions that align with organizational values and lead with integrity.
Biography
Alan Bernstein is owner and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc. Alan advises small business clients on employment practices and Human Resources solutions related to staffing, compliance, employee relations, compensation, outplacement, and more.
Alan serves on the Executive Committee of SHRM Florida State Council as Council Secretary and served previously on the state council as Communications Director. Alan is a member of SHRM Lake Sumter and past president of SHRM Space Coast (formerly Space Coast Human Resources Association). He is a Board Member of LEAD Brevard and teaches the HR Certification preparation class for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP at Eastern Florida State College. Additional honors include Best Consultant on the Space Coast, HR Florida Volunteer of the Year, and Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year. Alan is active with his local community and provides free resume writing and job search seminars to local non-profits virtually and in-person.
Prior to launching his business in 2018, Alan held a series of Human Resource leadership positions of increased responsibility. He has worked across many areas of human resources, with extensive experience in delivering strategic staffing and retention plans for both small and large organizations throughout his career. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Buffalo, is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, and is a Senior Certified Professional with SHRM. Originally from New York, Alan and his family have resided in Central Florida since 2016.
