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Celebrating the BNI Givers Gain® Award: Putting People First By Purciarele Group I was recently honored to receive the BNI Givers Gain® Award from my local chapter. This recognition is incredibly meaningful to me, not because it’s about numbers or referrals, but because it reflects something much deeper: the belief that relationships, trust, and generosity are what truly move businesses — and people — forward. What the Award Recognizes The Givers Gain® Award isn’t about who brings in the most business or who closes the most deals. Instead, it recognizes something far more important: the impact you make when you consistently show up for others. It highlights members who: Go above and beyond — showing up early, staying late, and lending a hand whenever it’s needed. Contribute selflessly — giving time, knowledge, and resources without expecting anything in return. Build meaningful relationships — connecting people with opportunities, resources, or introductions that ch...

Florida’s Minimum Wage Is Rising Again—Are You Ready for September 30? By Purciarele Group — We love HR so you don’t have to™ Why this annual increase matters more than you think—and how Purciarele Group helps businesses stay ahead. If you guessed Tuesday Night Football , you’d be wrong. But if you said Florida’s minimum wage increase —you’d be absolutely right. On September 30, 2025 , Florida’s minimum wage will rise again. For many small businesses, this isn’t just a payroll adjustment—it’s a legal obligation , a compliance checkpoint , and a chance to show your team that you’re paying attention. What’s Changing in 2025 Non-tipped employees: $14.00/hour Tipped employees: $10.98/hour (after applying the $3.02 tip credit) This increase is part of Florida’s scheduled climb to $15/hour by 2026 . After that, annual adjustments will be tied to inflation. But don’t let the slow rollout fool you—each year’s change carries real consequences for businesses that aren’t prepared. Why It...

Speech, Safety, and Strategy: A Guide for Modern Leaders By Purciarele Group – We love HR so you don’t have to™ In today’s workplace, headlines change by the hour and opinions fly faster than policies. Business leaders face a new challenge: supporting employee expression without letting controversy derail culture, productivity, or trust. Political debates, social justice movements, viral TikTok takes—the workplace is no longer a “neutral zone.” And that’s not necessarily a bad thing—if you know how to lead through it. This guide is for business owners, HR leaders, and managers who want to protect freedom of speech and workplace peace. Yes, it’s possible. But it takes intention, clarity, and courage. 🔍 First, Get Honest About Free Speech The First Amendment protects individuals from government censorship. 👉 It does not guarantee immunity from workplace consequences. 👉 It does not require employers to tolerate speech that undermines safety, inclusion, or collaboration. Fr...

  Suicide Prevention Is Every Day: What Employers Need to Know by Purciarele Group September is Suicide Prevention Month, but here’s the truth: suicide prevention isn’t about one day, one week, or even one month. It’s about what we do every single day to check in, connect, and care for the people around us. 👉 One of the strongest things you can do — as a leader or as a human being — is to seek help when you need it, and to encourage others to do the same. As employers, leaders, and coworkers, we spend more waking hours with our colleagues than many of us do with family and friends. That reality makes the workplace one of the most important — and often overlooked — places for suicide prevention. This doesn’t mean you have to be a counselor. But it does mean you have the opportunity — and responsibility — to create an environment where people feel seen, supported, and safe enough to ask for help. Why the Workplace Plays a Critical Role Time spent together: The average empl...

  Two Years In: The Reality, the Lessons,  and the Road Ahead by Purciarele Group When Purciarele Group launched two years ago, I didn’t have all the answers. What I did have was over 30 years of HR experience, a belief that small businesses deserved better than cookie-cutter solutions, and a determination to prove that HR could be approachable, practical, and—dare I say it—human. Now, two years later, we’re still standing. Still growing. And more energized than ever about what’s ahead. But let’s be honest: it hasn’t all been easy. The Ups and Downs No One Warns You About Running a business is a wild ride. There were months when I felt unstoppable—helping clients navigate tough employee issues, building handbooks from scratch, even stepping in to run entire offices remotely during emergencies. And there were months when I sat at my desk wondering, Is this really going to work? The highs: ✨ Clients who trusted us with their most sensitive challenges ✨ Policies that brought peac...

The True Cost of a Bad Hire—and How Smart Employers Stay Ahead By Purciarele Group | We love HR so you don’t have to™ Hiring isn’t just about filling a seat. It’s about protecting your business, your culture, and your momentum. And when you get it wrong? The fallout is real. A “bad hire” isn’t just someone who underperforms. It’s someone who drains your time, disrupts your team, and quietly erodes the trust you’ve worked hard to build. For small businesses, the impact is magnified—because every role matters, and every hour counts. 💸 The Hidden Price Tag Let’s talk numbers. A bad hire can cost you: $5,000–$15,000 in direct expenses (recruiting, onboarding, training, severance) Weeks of lost productivity while the team picks up slack Damaged morale that leads to turnover in your top performers Legal and compliance risks if termination isn’t handled properly But the real cost? Opportunity. While you’re managing dysfunction, your competitors are scaling, innovating, and attr...