Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

Commentary and analysis from executives and contributors on leadership, strategy and market conditions across the region.

The Critical Role of HR in Workers’ Compensation: Culture, Policies and Procedures

By Robin Moch, partner at M.E. Wilson Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the annual HR Tampa conference on the crucial role Human Resources plays in managing workers’ compensation claims. As often happens in such sessions, the conversation circled back to company culture, claims handling and the importance of having effective policies, and … Read more

Evara Health Secures $3.82M to Combat Healthcare Workforce Shortages through Apprenticeships

By Dr. Rebecca Sarlo, Vice President of Education and Curriculum, Evara Health The national healthcare workforce crisis is deepening, threatening patient care. While shortages of nurses and physicians dominate headlines, critical gaps in allied health professions—such as medical assistants, dental assistants and pharmacy technicians—are just as alarming. These roles are essential to our healthcare system, … Read more

Solutions for Flood-Prone Areas by Haven Design

By Michael Mastry, Owner & Principal Designer In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, the journey to recovery and rebuilding can feel overwhelming. As communities face the challenge of restoring their homes and businesses, the need for resilient and sustainable building practices has never been more crucial. At Haven Design, we believe that rebuilding is … Read more

Will your wealth plan encourage your children’s entrepreneurial spirit or foster complacency?

– Contributed Content, Northern Trust Corp. Sharing wealth too freely with your children or attaching “hard and fast” rules to accessing your wealth, may have an unintended negative impact on their motivation to work hard and forge their own paths in life. Implementing a comprehensive wealth plan, with constructive guidance for how beneficiaries can put … Read more

What Top Executives and Businesses in Tampa (and around the nation) should consider before working with a recruiting firm

Close-up of two business professionals in suits shaking hands during a meeting.

By Tamara Galla, President & CEO of PDI Connection Founded with a vision to transform the recruitment landscape, we are a dedicated team of recruiting professionals who understand the core of what it takes to find your next great employee. Partnering with you to help you successfully build your company with amazing employees and the … Read more

The New Wallcoverings: A Designer’s value adding super ingredient

In the ever-evolving world of home improvement, where each investment is measured by its impact on property value, wallcoverings emerge as a smarter choice above stone and tile focal walls. Smartly chosen Wallcoverings can harmonize preexisting tile, cabinets and countertops to create a cohesive modernized room. We aren’t talking about your grandmothers’ florals, oh no! … Read more

Tampa General Hospital: The Region’s Only Academic-Based Health System and No. 1 Hospital in the Region Helps Lead the Nation in World-Class Care

By John Couris, President and CEO, Florida Health Sciences Center (Tampa General Hospital) For nearly a century, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has delivered exceptional patient care, developed initiatives and cultivated partnerships to enhance the world-class services it provides to Tampa Bay and beyond. Today, that work continues as TGH leads the region and the state … Read more

How to watch out for the ‘circle of vultures’

By Taylor Ranker, II, chief executive officer of Questmont Virtual Family Office As a successful business owner you do, in fact, have a target on your back. As your wealth and visibility grow so does that target. If you are in this category with dozens, or even hundreds, of employees you are one of the … Read more