Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents are proud to announce they have been named to Florida Trend's Best Companies To Work For. The annual Best Companies To Work For In Florida list featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine ranks 100 companies in small, medium, and large employer categories.
Early on, Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents CEO Vince Mayfield established company foundations built on intentionality. His deliberate actions and continued investment in the people who drive the mission forward have created a highly regarded work environment.
"Great companies aren’t built by accident. They're forged by values and grit on the culture battlefield, where relentless leadership turns talent into purpose, discipline, and a team that believes in the mission.
Winning Florida Trend’s Best Places to Work again, 16 years running for Bit-Wizards and now two consecutive years for TalkingParents, is more than a badge of honor. You don’t survive as a business for 25 years without building an intentional culture, and that’s exactly what Louis and I have done here in Northwest Florida. We’ve built companies rooted in purpose, not just profit, where success means lifting people up, not just hitting targets.
At Bit-Wizards and TalkingParents, talented people thrive because our values- accountability, communication, and lifelong learning- are lived every day. Our Wizards and T-Parenters are part of this community. They buy homes here, raise families here, and give back here. We’re not just building software and providing stellar IT services, we’re building careers, futures, and a legacy of excellence right here in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area. That’s something we’re proud of.”
To participate, companies or government entities were required to have at least 15 workers in Florida and to be in operation for at least one year. Companies that chose to participate underwent an evaluation of their workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The process also included a survey to measure employee satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.
“Our annual ‘Best Companies To Work For In Florida’ program once again shows what sets the state’s best employers apart from others — and it’s not paychecks or profit margins,” says Florida Trend Executive Editor Amy Keller. “While those help, of course, the best companies invest in people and find creative ways to motivate and reward employees and help them grow. They’re also purposeful about creating a great culture. These employers find ways to encourage connection and camaraderie — and they also prioritize giving back to their communities, understanding that it can have a profound impact on morale. Their examples offer an excellent roadmap for companies seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.”
“Always a step ahead… this year’s group of Best Companies To Work For In Florida stand out among their competition,” says Florida Trend Publisher David Denor. “Dynamic thinkers, creative and inspiring in their actions, and enterprising in their industries – these companies recruit, retain and deliver distinctive workplace environments and employee benefits plans to keep their staff engaged, involved and constantly collaborating. These organizations deliver a glimpse into future workforce and workplace environments.”
