Latest Issue: January 2021

Cover Story

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Time Is Now

Businesses may try to operate from the stance that the growing awareness of bias — racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual or other discrimination — is a … [More]

Features

Skills-based Volunteering: The Business Case

The last year has been marked by an unprecedented combination of challenges: a pandemic, economic downturn and devastating racial injustice, all of which have affected individuals as well as public and private-sector organizations. At the same time, … [More]

Female Founders Succeed Despite Sexism

Historically, a lot of business has transpired in social settings, high on the list of which is the golf course and private men’s lounges. Hence the term “the old boys’ club.” Transactions may or may not be brought to agreement in such settings, but … [More]

Companies’ Compliance Concerns Regarding Independent Contractors

The gig economy has exploded and, now more than ever, contract workers are in high demand. One report showed that month-over-month revenues in the gig economy increased 18% in June 2020 alone, according to an article in Forbes. What’s more, many … [More]

Plexus Worldwide Volunteerism: Nourishing Health and Happiness

Plexus Worldwide is more than a health and wellness company. It is a company built from the belief that people should have the opportunity to meet their wellness and financial goals. Originally started with its flagship product, the Breast Chek Kit, … [More]

Leading and Living B.I.G.

As human beings, we are meaning-making machines! To make sense of our daily lives, our brains are constantly on the hunt for a story that fits. Yet, there is a problem with stories. Once we give ourselves a good guy and a bad guy, or a right way … [More]

Workplace: Making a Safe Environment

In the midst of COVID-19, workers in all industries are being affected by societal tensions, unprecedented stress and pressures at home. Those stressors find their way to the workplace, creating dangerous environments that put both employees and … [More]

Embracing Chaos

Chaos is defined as “a state of utter confusion, or disorder, a total lack of organization or order.” If there is one thing we are not missing right now is more chaos! The world has been turned upside-down in ways that we have never dreamed of! … [More]

Use OKRs to Maximize Productivity and Profitability

Google, Amazon, Spotify and LinkedIn are some of the most recognizable brands in the market today. These companies all have something in common, and it’s not just that they’re leaders of the technology industry. They all follow the same … [More]

Roundtable

Four Steps to Thinking Positive in Business

It’s long been known by successful people what a powerful tool positive thinking can be. Just think of all the inspirational quotes out there that … [More]

Economy

Arizona Passes Prop. 207 to Become the 13th State to Legalize Marijuana

At the end of last year, Arizona voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 207, legalizing recreational marijuana in our state. So, what happens … [More]

Legal

Tips for Businesses in the Wake of Proposition 207

Proposition 207 officially became Arizona law last month when election results were certified. Some effects were immediate, such as lawful adult … [More]

Nonprofit

Community Foundations: First Responders of Philanthropy

After a year full of crises and uncertainty, the dawn of 2021 seems like an appropriate time to reflect on the work of community foundations across … [More]

From the Top

OH Partners + Nomadic: Changing the Agency Model

A lot has changed in the world of advertising and marketing since Matt Owens and Scott Harkey launched OH Partners 12 years ago. Owens grew up working in his late father … [More]

Startups

Scorpion Repel: Barrier against Access into Homes

Scorpion Repel is a revolutionary way to prevent Bark Scorpions from entering any home. The product is applied as a clear coat to a home’s exterior that stops scorpions from being … [More]

Gather Round: Table Goods for Celebrating Everyday Life

“Move over, unused fine china,” says Gather Round co-founder Amy Lopez. She and now-fiancé Chris Lee designed their affordable ceramic table goods to be microwave- and … [More]

CRE

International Developer Breaks Ground on First Arizona Multifamily Project

The Related Group, an international developer known for its sophisticated metropolitan “for-sale” condominiums, rental and mixed-use projects, recently broke ground on … [More]

Local Luxury Condo Tower among the Top Two Fastest-Selling on the West Coast

Sales at 7180 Optima Kierland, the newest tower within the $500 million Optima Kierland development from leading multifamily developer Optima, reached 85% last month as … [More]

Office Design Trends as WFH Becomes the Norm

Dramatic shifts in the everyday lives of homebuyers have caused families to rethink a once-overlooked, private working corridor: the home office. In fact, the home office … [More]

Healthcare

Prevent Costly Ergonomic Injuries in Work-from-Home Employees

Over the past several months, countless employees have transitioned from working in an office to working from home. For many, this shift has … [More]

Technology

Return-to-Office Technology

Like many companies, Axway is navigating the complexities of returning to the office. And we’ve turned to our own technology to build a unique … [More]

By the Numbers

The Future of the Remote-Working Model

Nearly a year into the “great remote work experiment,” it is clear that we’re never going back. The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced the hand of … [More]