Many American children struggling with mental health challenges do not receive optimal care, and it's exacerbating the damaging ripple effect on working parents and their employers, according to global health company The Cigna Group. A new report by the Evernorth Research Institute details the increasing significance of the youth mental health crisis, the challenges parents … [More]
Arizona Workers Give Office Return a 8/10 Happiness Score, Says Survey
As has been widely reported, a significant shift is taking place in the workforce. Many employees who had grown accustomed to the flexibility and comfort of working from home are now being encouraged to return to the office full-time. While this transition initially faced resistance, a recent survey commissioned by Wealth of Geeks reveals that once employees settle back into … [More]
To the Point: One Effortless Practice That Will Make You a Better Leader
It is shirt but sweet. Listening is a vital skill for every leader. If you want to effectively guide an organization, you need to know the dreams, fears, and frustrations of your stakeholders. You must also be willing to hear the pitfalls to your proposed approach. Unfortunately, listening does not come naturally to most of us. We would much rather hear ourselves talk than … [More]
Arizona Bioscience Growth Continues, Sets Record Highs
Arizona’s bioscience sector has continued its sustained advancement over the past two years and established record highs for several performance metrics, at growth rates often outpacing the nation, according to the latest data analysis commissioned by the Flinn Foundation. Arizona reached record highs in National Institutes of Health funding, bioscience jobs and wages, … [More]
Law Firm Urges Businesses across All Industries to Start Taking Precautions on AI
Innovative Scottsdale-based Rose Law Group, a full-service law firm that prides itself on hyper-responsiveness to clients’ needs urges Arizona business owners and leaders to take serious care with their company’s AI use. Weekly clients are seeking advice from Rose Law Group to develop proactive AI policies to minimize risk with the new technology. There have already been … [More]
5 Action Steps to Get Peak Performance from Employees
People perform at their best when, and only when, they know their leaders care, their work has meaning, and they have the chance to learn, grow, and develop. You’ve got to inspire them, empower them and guide them. Let's focus on the first discipline in this process and particularly on five action steps to inspire people to do their best. A discipline is defined as “the … [More]
Be Ready for Next Year: IRS Tax Withholding Estimator Helps Ensure Withholdings Are Correct for 2024
The IRS encourages taxpayers to use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to ensure they’re withholding the correct amount of tax from their pay in 2024. This digital tool provides workers, self-employed individuals and retirees with wage income a user-friendly resource to effectively adjust the amount of income tax withheld from their wages. The Tax … [More]
Need to ‘Nope’ Out of a Business Situation? Thirty Scripts for Entrepreneurs Who Struggle with NO
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re used to doing hard things. So why do you struggle with saying no? Whether you need to turn down a prospective client, reject a misguided employee idea, or decline the invitation to chair a committee at a professional organization, why does that two-letter word get stuck in your throat? Julie Bee says, for one thing, entrepreneurs are human. … [More]
54% of Consumers Fear Lack of Human Touch: SMBs Tackle AI Integration to Preserve Humanness
2023 saw over 4,600 retail store closures in the U.S., up 80% from 2022. With more than 81% of the entire U.S. population shopping online and 14% of SMBs fearing that their technology is outdated, they must prioritize their e-commerce approach and leverage AI technology strategically. 20% of businesses have incorporated AI because of evolving customer expectations. Although … [More]
Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Business Imperative
In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the imperative for businesses to embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a strategic imperative for sustainable growth and long-term success. As society becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, businesses need to intentionally engage in DEI or risk falling behind competitively. A diverse company looks to employ … [More]
U.S. Annual Home Price Growth Slows but Still Up by Over 5%, Says Report
CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for February 2024. U.S. annual home price growth remained mostly consistent with numbers seen since last fall in February but finally slowed as the residual impact of comparing gains with weak 2022 home … [More]
2024 Career Optimism Index Study Highlights Shift from The Great Resignation to a Great Talent Stagnation
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® released its 2024 Career Optimism Index®, a comprehensive study examining the state of American workers' career trajectories and sentiments about the future of their job and career opportunities. This year's Index, the fourth consecutive year it has been fielded, reveals that workers and employers are facing a critical moment of … [More]
Phoenix Final Four Events: Know before You Go
The City of Phoenix is excited to welcome basketball fans to explore and enjoy the excitement in and around downtown during the NCAA Men's Final Four, April 5 to April 8, 2024. Whether you're a resident looking for information about the March Madness Music Festival ® at Hance Park or the Final Four … [More]
Entry-Level Hiring Will Hold Steady during 2024 Graduation Season, According to Survey
Professionals newly joining the workforce in 2024 can expect an active hiring market, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. In a recent Robert Half survey, 65% of companies said they plan to hire entry-level professionals, generally defined as individuals with 0-2 years of experience, in early 2024. The Outlook for Entry-Level … [More]
Small Businesses Adopting AI Expect to Thrive Against Competitors
New study from GoDaddy finds 75% of entrepreneurs believe generative AI gives them an edge
New research from GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) shows that entrepreneurs are quickly embracing generative AI (GenAI) and increasingly using the rapidly evolving technology to run and grow their small businesses. GoDaddy’s January survey of over 500 U.S. small business owners found that they expect GenAI to give them a competitive edge over other small or similar-sized businesses … [More]
Arizona Comes in Fifth of States Where Businesses Struggle with Debt the Most
A new study has revealed that businesses in Georgia have been granted the highest average in loans compared to small businesses in any other state. Arizona businesses have the fifth highest average loans at $705,000. A study by business formation experts, CreditDonkey, analyzed government data from the U.S. Small Business Administration lender reports from 2020-2023 … [More]
A Pause Is Not a Failure: Seven Ways for Business Owners to Dial Back the Franticness
Most entrepreneurs live for new opportunities. Problem is, when you’re focused on growth, it’s easy to say yes to more than your business can handle. Sure, you can juggle it all for a while, but eventually the stress catches up to you. Your attention is spread over too many clients, and no one gets the service they deserve. Plus, employee coaching and development get the … [More]
Arizona Takes Tenth in States Most Interested in Starting a Business, Says Study
Arizona is tenth in the list of the states most interested in starting a business, according to new study. New research has revealed the states most interested in starting a business, with Wyoming taking the top spot. Business valuation experts at Eton Venture Services analyzed data from the United States Census Bureau on the number of business applications per … [More]
