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Mental Health & the Workplace

“Aside from a worker shortage, arguably the most significant issue facing employers is mental health,” says Peggy Chase, president and CEO of Terros Health. This reality has forced into the open a topic once too stigmatized to be spoken about. Arizona ranks 47th in the U.S. for access to mental health care, according to Sandra Zebrowski, M.D., corporate medical … [More]

Leadership & Achievement: Celebrating 2021 Women of Achievement

Women are in more prominent leadership roles than ever before, with the first woman in the White House as an elected officer — Vice President of the United States. The strengths they bring to the business world are proven in studies of businesses’ success in all segments of the economy. With such women in our community often eschewing the spotlight for themselves to, … [More]

Baby Boomers and Millennials Are Competing for Homes, and Boomers Are Winning

The past year's frenzied housing demand likely has more to do with the demographic makeup of America than a onetime, pandemic-driven boom, a new Zillow® analysis of the age, sex, race and income of home buyers over a decade reveals. Millennials and baby boomers — two of the biggest generations in U.S. history — are in the market for homes in a big way. With an … [More]

CPI for All Items Rises 0.4% in September, Food, Shelter Among Tops

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in September on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 5.4 percent before seasonal adjustment. The indexes for food and shelter rose in September and … [More]

Footprint Center Formally Dedicated, Looks to Be Sustainability Epicenter

Footprint, a materials science technology company, and Suns Legacy Partners, LLC, operators of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Footprint Center, today officially opened doors on the recently transformed Footprint Center. Leadership from Footprint, and the Suns and Mercury joined City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and champions of sustainability to formally … [More]

YAM Worldwide Founder Offers Employees Major Incentive to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine & Flu Shot

During a company-wide Zoom meeting, Bob Parsons announced he would not be making vaccines mandatory for the employees of his YAM Worldwide portfolio of companies, instead offering a rich incentive. Globally, YAM Worldwide has more than 1,150 employees and each of them are eligible for a $1,000 bonus if they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and receive a flu … [More]

30% More Meetings and Too Many Emails, Survey Highlights How Work Has Changed

Pragmatic Institute—a trusted enterprise education partner in data science, design, product marketing and product management — has released results from its 20th annual product management and marketing survey. This year’s findings provided valuable insight into how the global pandemic has changed work for product leaders, managers and marketers across a wide range of … [More]

It’s an Employee’s Market, Here’s How to Keep Them

Have employees ever had this much leverage? Employers are struggling to fill jobs in the wake of “The Great Resignation.” There were a record number of U.S. job openings in June – over 10 million – as nearly four million Americans quit in that month alone, reflecting confidence they can find better positions and places to work. Many employers are having to … [More]

EN NEGOCIOS: 6 pasos sencillos para comunicarse de manera eficaz

¿Por qué es importante la comunicación eficaz en los negocios? Todo se reduce al resultado final de sus ingresos. El resultado final es el ingreso neto de una empresa después de que todos los gastos se hayan pagado con sus ganancias. Este es el número que necesita saber que determina si estará o no en el negocio. Y sin una comunicación eficaz, será muy difícil hacer … [More]

6 Simple Steps to Communicate Effectively

Why is effective communication important in business? It boils down to the bottom line. The bottom line is a company’s net income after all expenses have been paid out of its earnings. This is the number you need to know that determines whether or not you will be in business. And without effective communication, it will be very hard to grow your business or career … [More]

$100,000 Grant Creates New Partnership to Support Re-Entry Focused Employment Programs in Arizona

The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Complete Care of Arizona, and Valley Leadership are launching a new Impact Maker team tasked with … [More]

Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Winners for Venture Madness 2021

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), in partnership with Invest Southwest, announced five winners were selected during Venture Madness 2021 on … [More]

Nikola Signs With Trucking Co. for 100 Nikola FCEV Trucks

Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, announced a collaboration with PGT Trucking, … [More]

City of Phoenix Begins Vaccination Incentive Program

The city of Phoenix will offer vaccine incentives after the City Council approved a pilot program to increase vaccination rates in underserved … [More]

Pilot Program Will Distribute Utility Assistance to Eligible Households

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced today the Department will provide a total of $36 million to support … [More]

MAG Joins Safety Partnership to Develop and Deploy Automated Vehicle Technologies Statewide

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), an agency that provides a forum for research, discussion and study of regional issues, is the newest … [More]

The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary on October 23

The Captain of the Wales Polo Team calls it “the best polo event in the world.” The Arizona Republic has called the event “polo for the masses.” And they are right. Whether your goal is luxury, leisure, or somewhere in between, all feel welcome and have a role in creating America’s most-attended polo event. This year’s event promises to be a polo experience like … [More]

Your Downtown Phoenix Shopping Guide

One of the best things about exploring Downtown Phoenix is discovering its locally-owned businesses. Often tucked in cozy bungalows and sometimes hidden in plain sight, the boutiques and businesses capture the essence of the community — genuine, creative and vibrant.From the latest fashions and accessories to one-of-a-kind gifts and more, Downtown Phoenix is home to … [More]

Join Herberger Theatre for an Oktoberfest First Friday LIVE!

Musik, Tanzen, Bier und Brats! Enjoy a Live Polka Band – Tony’s Polka Parade, Dangerously Fun Juggling with James Reid, Caricatures by John Murawski, and food and drink specials: Beer, Bratwurst, and Pretzels with a Conceptually Social twist. PLUS: Two new exhibit openings! Did we mention free admission? It all goes down 6-9pm this Friday, October 1! Join us … [More]

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