Summer HR Essentials: Navigating Hot Topics for Workforce Well-Being
June 24, 2026 1:00 PM ET
As temperatures rise, HR professionals face unique challenges in maintaining a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace. Join us for an informative webinar exploring critical summer HR issues, including managing dress codes and body odor, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations for seasonal conditions, heat illness prevention, paid time off (PTO), and flexible work schedules. Our experts will share practical strategies and actionable solutions to help you foster a positive work environment during the hottest months.
Key Takeaways:
- Dress Code and Body Odor: Learn best practices for updating summer dress codes and addressing hygiene issues with sensitivity and compliance.
- ADA Accommodations: Understand how to support employees with medical needs related to heat, allergies, and other seasonal conditions under the ADA.
- Heat Illness Prevention: Discover tips to protect outdoor workers from heat-related risks and ensure Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
- PTO Management: Get ideas for balancing employee vacation requests while minimizing disruptions during peak summer periods.
- Flexible Work Schedules: Explore options for flexible hours and remote work to enhance employee well-being and productivity in the summer.
SHRM Knowledge Advisors will join the live webinar to answer your questions in real time—right in the chat. If we don’t get to your question during the session? No problem, SHRM members can head to SHRM Connect after this webinar to keep the conversation going with advisors for 30 extra minutes. This benefit is only for members who join the live webinar and not included later on demand.
Meet the Presenters
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Theresa Adams
Theresa Adams, SHRM-SCP, is a seasoned human resources professional with more than 30 years of experience supporting organizations across manufacturing, retail, and nonprofit sectors. As a Lead Specialist at SHRM, she is known for her pragmatic, results-oriented approach, delivering both tactical and strategic guidance to members through the Ask an HR Advisor service. In her current role, Adams leads a team of Knowledge Advisors and is recognized for her collaborative style and strong foundation in HR best practices. She is passionate about empowering others to achieve meaningful business outcomes through effective human capital management. Adams holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland and SHRM specialty credentials in California HR Law, Talent Acquisition, U.S. Employment Immigration, and Workplace Investigations, along with the Veterans at Work Certificate and People Manager Qualification (PMQ). Outside of work, she enjoys kayaking and hiking outdoors.
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Victoria Neal
Victoria Neal, SHRM-SCP, is HR Knowledge Advisor at SHRM. She has served in this role since 2003. She brings extensive expertise across all facets of human resources, partnering with HR professionals to deliver actionable research, strategic insights, and practical solutions. Her career includes leadership roles in association management and retail, supporting organizations in developing innovative, future-ready HR strategies that drive business performance. Neal holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations Management (HR Management concentration) from The University of Akron and SHRM specialty credentials in AI+HI, California Employment Law, People Analytics, Workplace Investigations, and People Manager Qualification (PMQ). Beyond work, Neal enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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Jessica Langlois
Jessica Langlois, SHRM-CP, is HR Knowledge Advisor at SHRM. She brings 25 years of human resources experience and a passion for helping people thrive at work, offering broad HR expertise across multiple states and industries. Her background spans nonprofit and for-profit sectors, including human services, venture capital, real estate, and construction. Langlois focuses on values-driven HR, inclusion, and building workplace cultures rooted in integrity and trust. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the SHRM California specialty credential. Langlois embraces all four seasons, finding solace by the lake in spring and summer, enjoying fall’s respite, and skiing or snowshoeing in winter.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.