Evaluated among a field of 40 SUVs across the industry in every category — big, small, gas, hybrid, EV and luxury — Blazer EV stands alone on top as the 2024 MotorTrend SUV of the Year. Blazer EV is the complete package with style, performance and technology. Available in multiple trims, colors and battery ranges, this daring new all-electric midsize SUV is built from the … [More]
Portable Charger for Out-and-About Top-Up
For a battery top-up while out and about, the iWALK LinkPod Pro is just the device to fit the bill. Weighing just 90 grams and measuring roughly slightly larger than the size of a lipstick tube, it fits neatly into any bag and comes with a built-in connector, so there are no wires needed. The LED display shows the remaining power, leaving in the past the guessing game of … [More]
Chestnut: Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour & Community!
Founder and restaurater Kirsten Steele recently opened the doors to Chestnut’s new home in the Biltmore. The community-first-based restaurant, which first came onto the scene in 2013 in the Arcadia area, can now be found on 24th Street and Camelback. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, happy hour and a great full outdoor patio facing 24th Street — plus comfortable inside seating … [More]
Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age
This is an insightful and practical new guide to how sustainable people management works in today’s global economy, with guidance on how to transform the way an organization recruits, hires, upskills and retains its people. In Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age, a team of business experts and workforce advisors give an incisive take on the staffing … [More]
Reconstructing DEI: A Practitioner’s Workbook
Author of the bestselling DEI Deconstructed returns with a companion workbook filled with practical and actionable techniques for changemakers at all stages of their DEI journey. Building on the knowledge base of DEI Deconstructed, Lily Zheng offers a workbook with 40 original exercises, worksheets and other tools to help guide leaders and their organizations toward more … [More]
The Human Behind the Coach: How great coaches transform themselves first
People may come away from a coaching session feeling it didn’t quite hit the mark despite their skills and knowledge. It’s not just the words we use; it’s the music, the lyrics and the dance of the conversation that make a difference to the quality of the outcome, and getting these right demands not just skill but humanity. This book explores the human qualities that great … [More]
Empowering Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Thrive
Starting, running and growing a business and/or nonprofit is no small task. In a rapidly evolving business landscape, Lucero Consulting Group remains committed to empowering organizations and individuals to not only survive but thrive. With a commitment to equity, inclusivity and tangible outcomes, LCG is your partner in realizing your vision and building a lasting … [More]
Maximizing Employee Benefits
Maximizing Employee Benefits: The Benefits of Including a 401(k) Enrollment Meeting with Annual Benefit Open Enrollment
As the annual benefits open enrollment season rolls around, employers have an opportunity to empower their employees to make more informed decisions about their financial future. While health insurance and other employee benefits may take center stage during this time, it's essential to not overlook the importance of including a 401(k)-enrollment meeting as part of the process. … [More]
Show Love, Shop Small this Holiday Season
’Tis the season for holiday shopping and, while we navigate our options, it's important to consider the numerous benefits of supporting small businesses and shopping locally. While the allure of big-box retailers and online giants may be strong, let's not overlook the value of our local shops. Small Business Saturday, celebrated on the last Saturday in November, was … [More]
The Data’s In – The Secret Sauce to Making Hybrid Work Work
As the dust from evolving hybrid and remote work guidelines settles, we’re seeing consistent themes regarding what employees want from their employers. For example, Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace (focusing on US data) shows employee feedback becoming more unified in what workers want from their bosses and their companies, what motivates employees, and what causes … [More]
Trust in Banking
Digital Banking Development
As brick-and-mortar establishments had to severely limit their working hours during the lockdowns of recent years necessitated by COVID-19, digital banking picked up the slack to accommodate the financial needs of people working from home. “These circumstances unveiled the true importance of taking a digital-first approach,” explains Agne Selemonaitė, chief strategy officer at … [More]
Brandon Michaels
President and CEO, OneAZ Credit Union
Brandon Michaels joined OneAZ Credit Union in May, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in banking and finance. He is passionate about driving technological innovations that provide members with outstanding banking experiences and improve their financial well-being. Michaels always aims to be a leader who challenges existing paradigms and invests in what matters … [More]
The Power of Healthcare: Making the Healthcare Industry Work for Arizonans
Health and well-being has long been a stand-alone category within which organizations have created narrowly defined programs. But there is a growing awareness of the interconnectedness of lifestyle and healthcare choices, and the organizations featured in this article share what they are doing to build on that. In this regard, many discuss their efforts with Blue Zones. The … [More]
Heather Kane, UnitedHealthcare
Making Healthcare Stronger
This month’s cover story is about “making the healthcare industry work for Arizonans.” Those of us who work in the industry are increasingly aware of the need to educate our communities to the fact that healthcare requires a holistic approach. Providers, payors, healthcare systems and community organizations all recognize that we cannot treat a person’s physical needs without … [More]
Discrimination in AI Hiring?
Businesses using AI in hiring could be on the hook for discrimination as EEOC cracks down
The use of artificial intelligence in the recruiting and hiring process has seen increased popularity in recent years. Many businesses, seeking to lower hiring costs and also reduce potential claims of discrimination (by taking human discretion out of certain aspects of the hiring process), have turned to AI to handle functions such as locating talent, screening applicants, … [More]
Filling the Gaps for the Upcoming Retirement Wave
Ensure knowledge and skills are not lost
In today’s tight labor market, many managers and business leaders are grappling with the difficulty of recruiting and hiring quality candidates. Exacerbating the challenge is the nearly three million people who retired early due to the pandemic as well as 10,000 baby boomers who reach retirement age daily. And this rate of baby boomers reaching retirement age will continue … [More]
Mastering the Social Media Landscape
Five strategies for business success
In the ever-changing social media landscape, staying on top of trends is vital for businesses aiming to thrive in the digital sphere. Knowing which social media platforms and trends to pay attention to and which ones to ignore can be challenging. Content Is Queen; Video Is King Gone are the days when static content ruled supreme. Short-form videos have taken center stage, … [More]
The Heartfelt Corporate Citizenship of JE Dunn Construction
Building communities and changing lives
In the fast-paced world of construction, where steel and concrete shape skylines, JE Dunn Construction stands out as a beacon of social responsibility and community engagement. Founded in 1924 by John Ernest Dunn Sr., JE Dunn has evolved into a family and employee-owned powerhouse in the commercial construction industry. With more than 4,000 dedicated employees spread across … [More]
