Workplace

The Tampa Bay Times has unveiled its annual list of the Top 100 Workplaces for 2025, recognizing companies that excel in fostering positive work environments, based on employee feedback. The evaluation, conducted in partnership with Energage, surveyed employees on various aspects such as pay, benefits, leadership and overall job satisfaction. The top five workplaces in

By Joy Gendusa, chief executive officer and founder of PostcardMania The digital revolution reshaped our lives. From instant communication to a universe of information at our fingertips, technology has become unavoidable. And with the good, you must take the bad: Nearly half of Americans cite too much screen time as a major culprit of constant

By Gilbert Broco, president, CI Group In the evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and talent is sought after, fostering a strong company culture has become a critical component for success. While the concept of company culture encompasses a multitude of factors, one often overlooked but immensely impactful aspect is workplace design. The

For nearly three years, companies have struggled with the question of how much time employees should spend in the office. Despite the passage of time, finding a definitive answer remains an ongoing challenge. The pendulum continues to swing back and forth between the idea that remote work is now a permanent, and unassailable, feature of

We love spooky season at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth. Do you celebrate at your business? If so, be sure to send your photos to Jo-Lynn Brown at [email protected] so we can add them to our annual slideshow and share with our readers. Happy Halloween friends!

Scott K. Edinger, based in Tampa, has written three books and more than a hundred articles in Forbes and Harvard Business Review, among other publications. Edinger has worked with chief executive officers and senior leaders to develop pragmatic strategies and execute approaches to drive top and bottom-line results.  His latest book, “The Growth Leader: Strategies

By Jennifer Garbowicz, private client advisor and senior vice president, Bank of America Private Bank In July 2023, I realized a dream and conquered a challenge when I summited Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa. The total duration of the climb took about five and a half days up the mountain and

The South Tampa Chamber hosted its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion luncheon where four members were honored as DE&I Champions. The South Tampa Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Award honors and recognizes STCOC members, a person, business or organization, for their internal-facing programs, initiatives and activities focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion for

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) has announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including 18 in Tampa Bay. The individuals advancing in Tampa Bay include: Steve Spenceley, director, business operations Ashlyn VanDenDriessche, manager, manufacturing and distribution Brent Mikkleson, manager, real estate Harry Moses, manager, construction Mark Murphy, director, federal tax strategies Tyler Hernandez, director, state and

By Dr. Byron Clayton, vice president and chief of sector partnerships, CareerSource Tampa Bay Early on, I started down a career path I thought I loved and, after spending years in college, I landed the job I sought. With immense pride and excitement, I started that coveted position, thinking I was headed toward remarkable success,

By Keisha Teague, senior vice president, Employee Benefits Division, M.E. Wilson The business landscape is constantly evolving, driven by the relentless march of technological advancements, demographic changes and the need to remain competitive in a global market. As a result, companies must adapt to these changes and rethink their approach to attracting and retaining talent

By Gilbert Broco and Drew Marshall, CI Group There is no doubt that since the pandemic started the way we work, and interact, in the office space has changed. This should not be thought of as the “end of the office,” but, rather, an opportunity to re-engage your employees by designing a space that provides