A majority of business leaders consider positive corporate culture important, but employees disagree that their employers are committed to that philosophy, according to a report from Bentley University's Center for Women and Business (CWB). The report, Workplace Inclusion – Nurturing a Culture of Care and Belonging, highlights relevant research and interviews with thought … [More]
City of Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission Partner to Reduce Homelessness, Create Jobs
The City of Scottsdale and Phoenix Rescue Mission announced today the launch of Scottsdale Works, an integrated workforce development program that aims to reduce homelessness in Scottsdale and put the city’s homeless to work. The public-private collaboration comes at a critical time when COVID-19 continues to disproportionately affect those who are already experience … [More]
Scottsdale Salon CEO Announces First-Ever Higher Education Degree Pathway for Beauty Professionals
ROLFS Global CEO, Francis Tesmer, in collaboration with Mesa Community College (MCC) and Arizona State University (ASU), has pioneered the creation and development of a revolutionary higher-education program for beauty professionals that is the first of its kind worldwide. In partnership with MCC, students around the globe can now earn the first ever Associate in Applied … [More]
West Valley Leaders Launch Target Industry Spotlight and Virtual Job Matching Series
Regional leadership including WESTMARC, AZ@Work-Maricopa County, PipelineAZ and Brightworks Consulting have partnered to launch a West Valley Industry Spotlight and Virtual Job Matching series in collaboration with the 15 communities of the West Valley. The series will focus on the 6 industries targeted by the West Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area for attraction … [More]
Build Your Future Arizona Launches New Career Center
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed October as Careers in Construction Science Technology Professions Month. The Proclamation coincides with Build Your Future Arizona’s new online Career Center. Build Your Future Arizona was launched in 2019 by the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, in an effort to increase awareness of job opportunities in construction, which can often … [More]
Maximizing Value: How to Negotiate Executive Compensation in Turbulent Times
For many executives, cash is king when negotiating a compensation package. But amid challenging economic times such as the current pandemic, companies may hesitate to commit to large base salaries when cashflow is tight and the business climate remains uncertain. In such unpredictable circumstances, companies prefer to tie executive compensation to future success. This means … [More]
Promising Pilot Career Outlook amidst COVID-19 Headlines
AeroGuard Flight Training Center recently hosted a webinar with Flight Path Vectors, an organization dedicated to helping pilots achieve a successful career in aviation. Together, they brought forth an expert panel of guest speakers to guide current and future pilots through the impacts COVID-19 has made on the aviation industry and what they can expect in the years to … [More]
