The suicide rate in the United States has increased to more than 33 percent within 20 years. Trends have shown a surge in workplace suicide, with the most recent count recording more than 280 deaths. Suicide is not a-spur-of-the-moment decision but is likely the result of ongoing suffering or struggle that the victim feels to be undefeatable. The highest rates of suicide for … [More]
Radical Candor
Featuring a new preface, afterword and radically candid performance review bonus chapter, the fully revised and updated edition of Radical Candor is packed with even more guidance to help readers improve their relationships at work. Kim Scott was a highly successful leader at Google before decamping to Apple, where she developed and taught a management class. Since the original … [More]
Connect First
Here’s what we’ve lost track of: organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. Strong relationships are the bedrock of lasting success, meaning and joy at work. In this life-changing guide, Dr. Melanie Katzman shows readers an impactful approach to connect first as fellow humans, then as coworkers and colleagues, Dr. Katzman presents 52 actions readers can take … [More]
Chasing the Bright Side
Success is not born out of skill, school, where we’re from, who we know or what we scored on the SAT. None of us were born ready. But we are born with something more important than skills. We’re born with optimism — the initial seed for success. Optimism fuels the belief that you can be the one to create the good the world needs. But you’ve got to hone it. And practice it. And … [More]
Cadillac XT6 for 2020
This new model SUV is equipped with Cadillac’s advanced 3.6-liter V6 with Variable Valve Timing and Active Fuel Management for optimum performance, speed and fuel economy. The all-new 9-speed automatic transmission is optimized for efficiency and incredible torque delivery. At 310 horsepower, this SUV feels responsive enough to please. The Premium Luxury edition is all about … [More]
Hit the Road, and Charge!
TIncreasing numbers of electric vehicles are on the road, and a not uncommon sight in parking lots now are stalls with electric charging stations. One of the earliest to mainstream electric cars as a prestige ride is Tesla, and its drivers have a lot of charging solutions. In addition to being able to use nearly all public charging stations — EVgo, ChargePoint, etc. — with … [More]
Sandra Wilken
Sandra Wilken’s love for Paradise Valley and Scottsdale where sparked when her family relocated to the area from Boston in 1968. Wilken has been able to capitalize on her love of the area during her more than 40-year career in real estate. Realizing that the real estate industry was where she wanted to stake her claim, Wilken quickly earned a reputation for providing … [More]
October 2019 President’s Message
It’s no secret that the Arizona Technology Council can’t exist without the support of its members. That’s why our team at the Council does everything it can to provide the types of services that help our members move the ball forward. From events that help members stay abreast of new trends to providing an outlet where they can spread the word about job openings to ongoing … [More]
Leveling the Playing Field
There was a time when benefits were the last thing anyone asked about when accepting a new job. After all, it seemed like every position, especially those for professionals, offered a package at an affordable price — if anything at all was paid — so the new employee could focus on what he or she was hired to do: work. Different time, different world. It’s no longer a … [More]
Association Health Plan Features
Health Program Bundle The Arizona Technology Council Association Benefits Program offers a comprehensive health insurance product bundle that includes: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Medical – 15 different medical plans on four networks Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Dental – Five dental options, including a Dental HMO you can pair with a Dental PPO VSP – Five … [More]
Future Maker
If there’s one word that best describes how the SciTech Institute has left its mark, it’s “advanced.” The organization grew what some considered a science fair for kids into its namesake statewide festival that has entire communities thinking about opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It has established the Chief Science Officers program that … [More]
Familiar Territory
The tide may be turning where it comes to a large portion of Arizona college students preparing for STEM careers then taking their degrees to another state after graduation. This is a conclusion included in the most recent update of the Arizona Technology Council Industry Impact Report, which uses data from different sources to offer a glimpse of trends in the state’s … [More]
Governor’s Celebration
Heidi Jannenga (center), president and co-founder of WebPT, was winner of the Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award in 2018. She received her award at last year’s GCOI from Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, and Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. The leaders and visionaries whose body of work … [More]
On Board
An executive involved in some of Intel’s noteworthy strategic moves and a co-founder of the region’s key provider of services and products for simulation, product development and rapid prototyping have been elected unanimously by the Arizona Technology Council’s board of directors to serve as chair and vice-chair, respectively. Chair David Tuhy is general manager, NSG … [More]
Looking Good 2019 – October Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Eastmark a 50 Best Master-Planned Community Taylor Morrison’s Encore at Eastmark was named on Where to Retire Magazine’s biennial The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S. for 2019. The selected master-planned communities included in the list were chosen based on first-person testimonials. “Moving after retirement doesn’t mean just a new … [More]
Interactive App Evolves Workplace Learning
Giide offers immersive audioguided experiences from experts in various fields who curate and create original multimodal audio content that includes videos, articles and activities focused on workplace learning. Giide is a podcast and workshop combined: interactive audio. It was founded by CEO Allison Kent-Smith and Chief Technology Officer Scott Prindle, and consulted by a team … [More]
Remote Work Tools for Startups
The demand for flexible work continues to rise, but not all companies are setting their teams up for success. Goplaceless is the first comprehensive online program for startups as well as mature companies of all sizes, helping them decide if they are ready to go remote and create the policies, processes and tools to launch effective and sustainable remote work programs. … [More]
Job Description Builder
Jobsoid, an award-winning applicant tracking software that integrates a suite of cloud-based products and is focused on simplifying recruitment, recently released a free Job Description Builder with an online library of customizable job description templates. Hiring managers can choose a template from the online library of more than 500 ready-to-use job descriptions, customize … [More]
