The Greater Sarasota Chamber Expo Winner!

It was a pleasure to see so many organizations attend the expo hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce! We had a raffle drawing for two dozen Titleist golf balls, and the winner was Dr. Alexander Gaukhman from Venetian Dental! Congratulations doctor!

Best Companies to Work For

Here is the list for Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For: Best Companies to Work For

What makes these companies great places to work? Why is it important? Happy employees are more productive, and since they are the face and voice of your company, you need them to exude a positive vibe whenever they interact on your behalf. If employees have mostly positive experiences while at work, there will be less absenteeism and turnover. Read what the top companies are doing differently. Then call us to help you determine and implement the smartest ideas for your company and employees.

12 Most Odd Excuses to Use Employee Sick Days

Here is a funny list of some of the most odd excuses employees have used to get their sick days:

• Employee’s 12-year-old daughter stole his car and he had no other way to work. 
• Employee didn’t want to report it to the police. 
• Employee said bats got in her hair. 
• Employee said a refrigerator fell on him. 
• Employee was in line at a coffee shop when a truck carrying flour backed up and dumped the flour into her convertible. 
• Employee said a deer bit him during hunting season. 
• Employee ate too much at a party.
• Employee fell out of bed and broke his nose. 
• Employee got a cold from a puppy. 
• Employee’s child stuck a mint up his nose and had to go to the ER to remove it. 
• Employee’s brother-in-law was kidnapped by a drug cartel while in Mexico. 
• Employee drank anti-freeze by mistake and had to go to the hospital. 
• Employee had a headache after going to too many garage sales.