Employers across Tampa Bay have emerged from the pandemic and hybrid remote work models, but face record inflation and additional obstacles heading into 2024.
But one challenge many companies are choosing to tackle is artificial intelligence.
This new technology helps streamline work, making the process smoother for some and providing more opportunities for others. Although still very new, AI is making inroads into every industry, from marketing to manufacturing.
Let's take a closer look at this new-age trend and other themes that will impact how the top workplaces work in 2024. Each year, the Tampa Bay Times surveys employers in the region to create an annual ranking of many companies to understand what it's like to work in different industries.
More than 100,000 employees in the region agreed to participate in the evaluation of their businesses. To determine the top 100, we surveyed 208 companies. In 2024, 27 companies made the list for the first time. Eight employers have made the list each year since we began the survey.
For the past 15 years, The Times has been conducting the “Top Workplaces” survey. The Times will partner with Energy as a research partner on this project.
These employees work for highly regarded nonprofit organizations, government agencies, small businesses, and large corporations. They were keen to share their experiences with us.
Workers expressed gratitude and loyalty to employers who made them feel valued.
“DITEK believes that our employees are at the heart of our business and is committed to fostering a culture that values diversity and encourages employees to reach their full potential.” Largo said Robert McIntyre, founder of DITEK Corp., an electrical equipment business based in . . “Our continued success is due to the hard work, perseverance and dedication of our employees.”
Teamwork was the top trend in our findings.
“Imagine a place where insurance is exciting. That's American Integrity Insurance,” said Carrie Southern, assistant vice president of human resources at Tampa-based American Integrity Insurance. “From charity events to company picnics, our employees put an 'A' and an 'I' in family. Working hard and having fun is in our genes. ”
And proactively taking employee feedback into account has emerged as a new trend this year.
“Employees were engaged through surveys and focus groups, and their input was incorporated into our new strategic plan, Destination 2027,” said executive vice president of Wade Trim, an employee-owned engineering firm with a campus in Tampa. President Thomas Brzezinski said. “Destination 2027 will propel Wade Trim to new heights and guide decision-making over the next five years through future economic, technological, environmental, social and political changes.”
So let's talk about some of the top 100 workplaces in Tampa Bay for 2024.
Top workplaces of 2024: Small sector (150 employees or less)
1. Care team home care
Sector: Home health services
Number of employees: 52 people
Annual rank: 5
2. Mario's heating and cooling
Department: Air conditioning
Number of employees: 56 people
Annual rank: 1
3. VantagePointe AI
Department: Enterprise Software
Number of employees: 69 people
Annual rank: 3
4. Engel & Volkers
Sector: Real Estate Franchise
Number of employees: 69 people
Annual rank: 6
5. Health Link Advisor
Department: Consulting
Number of employees: 50 people
Annual rank: 1
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Medium category (150 to 499 employees)
1. Florida Executive Realty
Sector: Real Estate
Number of employees: 190 people
Annual rank: 2
2. Century 21 Begins Enterprise
Sector: Real Estate
Number of employees: 465
Annual rank: 15
3. Slide insurance
Sector: Insurance
Number of employees: 196 people
Annual rank: 1
4. Pulte Group
Sector: Building Construction
Number of employees: 225
Annual rank: 6
5. Homes by Westbay
Sector: Real Estate
Number of employees: 216 people
Annual rank: 4
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Large category (500 or more employees)
1. BHHS Florida Property Group
Sector: Real Estate
Number of employees: 1,042
Annual rank: 2
2. Growth Finance Federation
Sector: Credit Union
Number of employees: 553
Annual rank: 13
3.KnowBe4
Department: Information Technology
Number of employees: 882 people
Annual rank: 9
4: Kayforth
Industry: Staffing services
Number of employees: 552 people
Annual rank: 8
5. Progressive
Sector: Insurance
Number of employees: 5,009
Annual rank: 15
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Want to know how we chose our top 100? Click here for methodology.
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Read more about the top companies to work for
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For those who work at Tampa International Airport, no two days are the same. From maintenance to operations, this team works hard to meet the growing needs of Tampa's busiest roadways. Please see here for the detail.
“We live where you vacation.” It has become a common refrain among Floridians. But perhaps no one embodies that expression more than the employees of Sandpearl Resort. Please see here for the detail.
More than 1 million people are waiting for the Social Security Administration to process their disability claims, with the average wait time exceeding 200 days. Quikaid was founded to provide just such claim representation and management. Please see here for the detail.
Dunedin High School students recently visited the headquarters of simple syrup manufacturer Monin to learn about entrepreneurship, leadership and developing creative ideas. Please see here for the detail.
Construction has already begun on a 775-acre cancer research and treatment center in Pasco County, and Moffitt Cancer Center plans to add more than 14,000 employees over the next five years. Learn how Florida's only National Cancer Institute-designed center is preparing for this major chapter of growth. Please see here for the detail.
At Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and Western Pasco counties, workers regularly see the end result of their hard work: when homes are completed and customers become homeowners. . Please see here for the detail.
AdventHealth Hospital in Dade City and Zephyrhills may be small compared to its Tampa counterpart, but it has a close-knit medical staff. Please see here for the detail.
With more than 37,000 emergency room visits last year, St. Joseph Children's Hospital is a vibrant and vibrant place to work. That's why collaboration and camaraderie are so important. Please see here for the detail.
