More than Motivation Seven Steps to Leadership Success

By Stephen Garber Successful leaders (and coaches) are more than great motivators. They are mentors, teachers – and, yes, managers. They cultivate behaviors in their people that drive passion and

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People at the Center: How South Florida Leaders Are Elevating the Future of Work

Whether it was a dealership redefining employee recognition, a hotel group championing leadership development, or a healthcare company implementing safe AI tools, the message was the same: success starts with people.

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Paid Overtime is the Top Employee Perk Americans Demand in Florida

Paid sick leave and a comprehensive health insurance package round out the top three, followed by 401(k) retirement packages and dental coverage.

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Home-based work becomes a new normal

By Jennifer Flanagan Widespread office closures in the wake of the COVID-19  pandemic sent millions of white-collar employees home to work. This left the employees and their managers, some of

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Tips for SMBs amid the pandemic

By Carlos Ledo The COVID-19 crisis is wreaking havoc on small and mid-sized business across South Florida. In a month’s time, the pandemic completely changed day-to day life, from shopping

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Five tips on labor and employment laws

By Rachel Sapoznik Amid the pandemic, businesses and organizations face many challenges in the field of employment. Here are five tips on staying in compliance with labor and employment laws

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How to get employer tax credits for paid sick leave, family leave

By Mitchell Goldberg and Bryan S. Appel The Families First Coronavirus Response Act  imposes a mandate on all private employers with fewer than 500 employees (subject to some exceptions where

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How to achieve victory in the face of a pandemic

By Joseph Luzinski Regardless of when and how the federal government comes to the aid of businesses and households, now is the time for company owners and managers to lead.

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Coronavirus and Call Centers: What to Do Now and Later

By Howard Dvorkin, CPA For nearly three decades, I’ve launched and sold businesses that rely heavily on call centers. To cope with a possible COVID-19 pandemic that could affect my

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Women business leaders find progress and need for further change

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] SFBW assembled a panel of top women business leaders in South Florida for a rousing discussion of issues. Topics ranged from

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Tips on recruiting & retaining employees

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Photos by Evelyn Suarez SFBW invited honorees from its Excellence in Human Resource Awards to participate in a panel discussion on

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Arlene K. Klined of Akerman, Kristen Searle of SBA Communications, Jess Forero of SunTrust, Manuela Gavilan Vicente of Baptist Health South Florida, Elisabeth Stark of Stark HR Solutions, Alan Berger of StevenDouglas, Julie Seydlitz of MSC Cruises, Tammy Davidson of Right Management Florida/Caribbean, Barbara Repandis of Kelley Kronenberg, Amy Kropp of Keter, Dominique Cultrera of Veriato, Sally Cornet of Sentry Data Systems and Jackie Gallego of Bilzin Sumberg
StevenDouglas turns 35

StevenDouglas, a boutique executive search and interim resources firm, is celebrating 35 years in business. CEO Steve Sadaka started the firm in Miami in 1984 and it has grown to

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