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Advice on Avoiding Interviewer Bias

It can be a daunting experience to remain unbiased while interviewing candidates for a position within your company. Many recruiters have predisposed ideas of what the candidate should look like or possess to do the job correctly and fit within its culture. Maintaining a level of fairness in finding the […]

SWFL’s Economic Development

The Southwest Florida region consists of 5 counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties. Even though these counties are part of the entire Southwest Florida region, each one is quite distinctive in its own economic development. We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing each County’s Economic Development Leaders […]

Skills Gap and Talent Vacancy Reports

Every business needs information that will help them grow or improve their business processes. We bring you reports and surveys that may help with determining the types of skills gaps within our workforce and what talent needs our business currently have. CareerSource Florida commissioned the following research to drive data-informed […]

Tomorrow’s Workforce: A Trilogy – Symposium I Recap

We are excited to share the recap of our first “Tomorrow’s Workforce Symposium” which was held on January 21, 2021! Symposium I included a panel of 7 SWFL’s Business Leaders who talked about the future workforce skills needed, the impact of technology on the workforce and more. This 16-minute video […]

Business Trends for 2021

As the New Year approaches, we must think about changes and new trends 2020 has pushed us towards in the business world and how it impacts our way of doing business and our workforce. The article “The 10 Biggest Business Trends for 2021 Everyone Must Be Ready For” by Bernard […]

Help is Here! Resources for Individuals and Businesses

Individuals Cares Act Benefits The Federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, offered through the federal CARES act and administered by DEO, provides up to 13 weeks of benefits to claimants who exhausted their Reemployment Assistance benefits. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program provides unemployment benefits to those that […]

Is your business ready for an emergency?

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the launch of a new website, FloridaDisaster.biz. This site was created to help Florida businesses prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other disasters. By providing critical information before, during and after a disaster, the website will help businesses recover and get Floridians […]

Training Grants to Upgrade Employees’ Skills Funding-Apply Now

Grants to Upgrade Employees’ Skills will be available starting July 1, 2020! Are your workers in need of training? Are there skill gaps between your employees? A company’s ability to retain workers, grow and prosper can be compromised. Florida’s Incumbent Worker Training grants can help! The program provides grants for […]

COVID-19 Virus Resources for Individuals and Businesses

Individuals Florida’s Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Claims) There is no unemployment office in the State of Florida. You may file for unemployment benefits by mail or online at: http://www.floridajobs.org/job-seekers-community-services Florida Reemployment Assistance Paper Application You can pick up an application provided outside of our closed doors at one of our centers. […]

Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program Activated

Are you a small business impacted by COVID-19? Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Loan Program that will provide up to $50 million in support. This includes all Florida counties statewide experiencing economic damage due to COVID-19 Virus. Some of the qualifications are (see Florida Disaster […]

Do you know about the Florida Disaster website?

Do you know about this website? FloridaDisaster.org The Florida Division of Emergency Management provides an unbelievable amount of information for Florida individuals, families and businesses on their website. Hurricane Irma is a reminder to all Floridians of the sudden threat severe weather can pose in our state, especially during hurricane season. Every tropical […]

Consider Passive Talent as Your Next Hire

One of the challenges we face with record low unemployment rates is finding quality talent to meet your business needs. In order to have a successful hire, it is important to understand the difference between active and passive candidates, factors affecting your decision on who to recruit, and how you […]