From hours to outcomes: Tampa panel explores the future of work in an AI world
Tampa Bay leaders debate the end of hourly billing, exploring AI-driven pricing models and the future of work.
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Tampa and Orlando rank among top U.S. cities for digital nomads
Tampa and Orlando have landed in the top 10 U.S. cities for digital nomads in 2025, according to a new report from StorageCafe. Tampa ranked No. 5 and Orlando came in at No. 6 in the study, which evaluated cities based on remote work infrastructure, lifestyle amenities and affordability. Tampa has seen a 15% increase … Read more
How purposeful office returns boost engagement and performance
If you are a business owner or executive reading this, you’ve likely wrestled with the return-to-office question more than once. Not just when, where and how—but maybe even why bother at all. But let’s be honest here. Most return-to-office strategies aren’t working because they’re focused on the wrong thing: presence over purpose. And there is … Read more
Progressive, T-Mobile, Grow Financial and more named top Tampa Bay workplaces for 2025 by the Times
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 … Read more
The real reason you and your staff are tired at work (And three remedies)
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 … Read more
Crafting company culture: The power of workplace design
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 … Read more
Not Another Return to the Office Article
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 … Read more
Halloween 2023: Tampa Bay shows its ‘spooky’ spirit (PHOTOS)
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!
What to read: “The Growth Leader” by Scott K. Edinger
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 … Read more
Reaching the top: What I learned on my big climb (GUEST COLUMN)
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 … Read more