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Business Support

By Brian Hartz
June 9, 2023

Data-driven hiring discrimination risk rises as companies turn to AI

Algorithm-based job applicant screening tools are nothing new, but the introduction of artificial intelligence into the job applicant screening process brings new potential for legal peril.

Technology

By Amanda Postma
June 9, 2023

AI-generated content creation hub secures $4.2 million in seed funding

St. Petersburg-based Optiversal blazes the way for AI-based platforms to be human-forward.

Technology

By Louis Llovio
June 9, 2023

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

With AI technology fueling a revolution, companies and employees are looking at how — and if — humans can work alongside automation.

Technology

By Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

Entities across the region discover a variety of ways to incorporate advanced technology into the daily workflow, with an eye toward increased efficiency.

Technology

By Mark Gordon
May 31, 2023

Beekeeper’s secrets turn into essential leadership lessons

A new leadership fable tells what feels like a real-life tale of a CEO grappling with a rapid growth conundrum. The answers, it turns out, start in the center of a beehive.

Leadership

By Brian Hartz
May 22, 2023

USF to offer course targeted at mental health in the workplace

The online curriculum, developed in partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, is free and open to the public.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Denise Federer
May 21, 2023

7 steps to making the hard changes in a family business a bit easier

Avoiding change, particularly in a family business, is a risky proposition.

Advice

By Christina Faro-Pilliteri
May 11, 2023

Don't underestimate the value of a solid performance management plan

Performance management plans are vital to employee engagement, retention.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
May 3, 2023

7 principles to being a leader: Start with better breathing

Susan Freeman’s advice for those who seek a new path to become better leaders requires an open-your-mind (and body) spirit.

Leadership

By Denise Federer
April 7, 2023

Keeping the family business (and the family) together

Tips from a psychologist on minimizing family fallout during business successions.

Advice

By John and Billie Resnick
April 5, 2023

How to avoid a major pitfall inherent in family business succession plans

Buy-Sell Agreements aren’t necessarily simple, but they are significant.

Advice

By Denise Federer
March 16, 2023

Why next-gen leadership transitions fail

Planning for a smooth succession in a business is a good idea. Trusting that plan? Even better.

Advice

By Amanda Postma
March 1, 2023

Turned Tides: Employers feeling privileged that employees even glance their way

At the FIBA Shifting Trends event on Tuesday, hospitality industry experts shared insights into how to deal with the latest shift in recruiting.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2023

Report: At the end of day, corporate jargon isn’t a win-win

Corporate buzzwords are driving us all bonkers.

Advice

By Denise Federer
February 10, 2023

How to develop executive maturity — with staying power — in a family business

Process and patience are two key facets of creating a corner office with high-level standards.

Strategies

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