Category Archive for: ‘Human Resources’
Ethical leadership an essential business practice
An Internet search of professional ethics reveals many definitions. There are codes of ethics for educators, lawyers, realtors, public officials, law enforcement, and even members of the military. A common theme is that these codes of ethics focus on the actions of individuals, and do […]
Read More →BlueGrace Logistics workforce diversification leads to success
BlueGrace Logistics President and CEO, Bobby Harris, has seen his company rise to the top of the pack since opening the doors in 2009. In 2012, BlueGrace, a company that facilitates freight shipping for businesses via a transportation management system – much like Orbitz or […]
Read More →Measuring the Financial Return of your Investment in People
In spite of payroll frequently being the single largest expense (exclusive of cost of goods sold) for most businesses, few business owners do any sort of quantitative analysis to determine the financial return of their investment in people (payroll expense). According to Jim Parrish, Growth […]
Read More →PLATFORM TO EMPLOYMENT opens applications for long-term unemployed
Florida SBDC at USF partner, CareerSource Tampa Bay, is partnering with The WorkPlace to bring Platform to Employment (P2E) to Hillsborough County. P2E) is a national program that addresses the specific needs of unemployed workers age 50 and over. Online applications have been opened for […]
Read More →Top Five Tips for Running a Business with a Loved One
Running a business as a sole owner can be a challenge in itself. Operating one with your loved one can present a whole new set of difficulties. According to The Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute, there are approximately 4 million family-owned businesses in the […]
Read More →Innovation leads the list at 2014 State of the Workforce Tampa Bay event
Innovation in attracting and keeping talent, and technology skills were the lead topics of discussion at the annual State of the Workforce Tampa Bay event, held at the Grand Hyatt Tuesday. Two panels – one featuring employers and the other, educators – highlighted the event […]
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