CVS Health to Hire 600 across Arizona

CVS

CVS Health to Hire 25,000 Across the U.S. During One-Day Virtual Career Event Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and retail store associates in high demand to support flu season, COVID-19 vaccinations and testing Candidates can text “CVS” to 25000 to begin the application process   CVS Health announced that it is recruiting qualified candidates to fill … [More]

Remote Work Will Fuel Housing Demand for Years to Come

Zillow

As employers make — or delay — plans to reopen workplaces this fall, new Zillow research1 finds that nearly 40% of U.S. workers (39%) still don't know if or how often they'll be working in person. More than one-third of those workers (35%) say that uncertainty is impacting their ability to make decisions about their lives, such as the decision to move.  Remote work is … [More]

Amazon to Hire More Than 7,500 Employees across Arizona

Amazon

Amazon continues to provide opportunities for full-time and part-time jobs in logistics as it expands its footprint to better serve in communities where they live. Today the company announced that it is providing an additional 7,500 local employment opportunities throughout Arizona on top of the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs recently announced. The roles in fulfillment … [More]

Beyond Mentoring: The 3 C’s – Coaches, Champions & Cardinals

by Jill J. Johnson, MBA

People who achieve career success often talk about having had a mentor who guided their career. Whether the mentoring relationship evolves naturally or is a planned relationship, it provides a sustained link between the two individuals. Everyone needs help learning new skills and imagining things they could have never conceived of on their own. Yet there are three other types … [More]

Logistics Co. to Hire 250 Seasonal Workers in Phoenix to Prepare for Peak Season

GEODIS

Global leading transport and logistics provider GEODIS announced plans to hire 250 seasonal workers in Phoenix, Ariz., in preparation for peak season. In total, GEODIS aims to hire 4,200 seasonal employees across its U.S. campuses to bolster its warehousing and distribution center capabilities through 2021 as online shopping continues to surge to record heights. eMarketer … [More]

Can Gig Apps Help Reduce Labor Shortages?

by Wayne Goshkarian

The pandemic devastated businesses in all industries last year, leaving many unemployed. In fact, at the height of the pandemic more than 1.6 million Arizonans were collecting unemployment in June 2020. Now more than a year later, many businesses are fully open but are struggling to hire new employees despite companies offering incentives like sign-on bonuses and improved pay. … [More]

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

inbusinessPHX.com

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 compete for … [More]

Collaboration between Education and Industry Forges a Stronger Workforce

by Zac Dunn

While Arizona’s fourth-place ranking for GDP growth per year in the U.S. has attracted an influx of industries looking for a home in the Valley, it also highlights the lack of a “talent-ready pipeline for Arizona’s growing economy,” according to the Education Leadership Group, a collective of more than 50 education leaders from across the state. That gap can only be filled … [More]

MCCCD’s Free Education Concierge Service – Highnoon among Employers Opting In

by Mike Hunter

Statistics show that 93% of employees say using their employer’s tuition assistance program helped them develop the skills they needed to grow within their company, yet only 10% of employees utilize tuition assistance from their employer if it is offered. Many factors impact this underutilization, but for many it is lack of understanding of funding opportunities through … [More]

Phoenix Digital Divide Solution Elevates Education and Workforce Opportunity

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Deployed as a digital divide solution, the Phoenix Digital Education Connection Canopy is a replicable network connecting students to schoolwork and virtual classrooms in Phoenix, Arizona. “It’s the silver lining from the pandemic cloud,” said Laura Pastor, Phoenix city councilwoman, whose district includes many of the city’s digitally underserved neighborhoods. “Children … [More]

Keep Employees from Joining the ‘Great Resignation’

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As the nation continues to emerge from the pandemic, workers are noticing something. This is an opportune time to change jobs – and so they are. Millions of employees are quitting their jobs and some businesses are struggling to find replacements. Bosses who wonder why this is happening may need to look inward, says Jeanet Wade, the ForbesBooks author of The Human Team: … [More]

New Service Provides Employers, Job Seekers with Recruiting and Placement for Local Professionals

Express Employment Professionals

Express Employment Professionals is expanding in the greater Phoenix area with the addition of the new Specialized Recruiting Group (SRG) in Phoenix. This team takes an individualized approach to professional search and placement. “Our role is that of a matchmaker, a broker of talents, if you will” said Demetrius Warren, Managing Director for the new Phoenix Specialized … [More]

Is Honesty the Best Policy for a Job Exit Interview?

Allison & Taylor

Countless employees have left their places of employment in recent months, a trend that has been accelerated by the advent of COVID-19. Many of these departing employees are confronted with the “exit interview” typically conducted through the employer’s Human Resources department. While this might offer a venting opportunity for a disgruntled or “burned out” employee, there are … [More]

Hotel Industry Launches ‘Hotels are Hiring’ Ad Campaign to Fill Open Jobs

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To help fill thousands of open hotel jobs and communicate the benefits of a career in the hotel industry, today the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its charitable giving arm, the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) announced a new advertising campaign across five major hotel markets. The new advertisement will run until early August … [More]

Amazon Pledges to Hire 100,000 U.S. Veterans and Military Spouses by 2024

Amazon

Amazon announced plans to hire over 100,000 U.S. veterans and military spouses by 2024. Amazon currently employs over 40,000 veterans and military spouses across multiple businesses—from Operations to Alexa to Sustainability to Amazon Web Services (AWS)—and they all receive a starting wage of at least $15 per hour and have access to comprehensive benefits. “Amazon is … [More]

Staffing Shortage Causing Loss of Sales for Some Small Businesses, Says Survey

NFIB

The NFIB Research Center released its latest COVID-19 survey today on how the pandemic has affected small businesses. This is the 18th survey in the series and included in this edition is an update on SBA small business programs, sales levels, staffing shortage, and more. “Small businesses are making adjustments to their hiring practices to attract qualified … [More]

AZ Office of Tourism Launches Hospitality Industry Hiring Effort

Arizona Office of Tourism

The Arizona Office of Tourism is partnering with career development organizations Pipeline AZ and ARIZONA@WORK to launch a new initiative connecting job-seekers with thousands of career opportunities available right now across Arizona’s tourism and hospitality industry. This workforce development effort comes at a critical time, as people across the country are planning and … [More]

Their Take: Union Bill Threatens Innovation, Employment Across Arizona’s Tech Sector

by Steven G. Zylstra

Continuing to grow and nurture a thriving technology industry in Arizona is fundamental to the state’s economic recovery. That is why, as the one of the largest technology-driven trade associations in the country, the Arizona Technology Council is deeply concerned about legislation in the U.S. Senate that could stifle innovation, limit employment opportunities and threaten … [More]

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