On Thursday, January 25, workers at the Trulieve Cannabis Corp central Phoenix production facility voted 37-4 in favor of unionizing with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 99. The successful union election at Trulieve Magnolia is the first for Arizona agricultural workers in the cannabis industry, and only the second-ever union election to be … [More]
W. P. Carey School of Business, Televerde Foundation Expand Prison Education Program
Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison. PATHS, an acronym for Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for Healthy Success, teaches skills in personal wellness, workplace readiness, employment strategies, mentoring, financial literacy, … [More]
A New Year, A Fresh Start: Exciting Free Career Training Programs for Women in 2024
As the New Year brings fresh beginnings, Fresh Start, a Phoenix-based non-profit that empowers women to succeed, is celebrating the success of its career training programs in 2023 and offering exciting opportunities in 2024. Women come to Fresh Start seeking the support and resources to create a brighter future for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to … [More]
Maricopa County No. 1 for Talent Attraction, Fourth Consecutive Year
Both Arizona and Maricopa County scored high for attracting and retaining skilled workers
A new report ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders for adding skilled jobs and workers over the last five years. For the sixth time in the last seven years, Maricopa County claimed the no. 1 spot in the Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The 2023 ranking also marks Maricopa County’s fourth consecutive … [More]
Catering Co. to Hire Hundreds for Events Season, Including WM Phoenix Open, NCAA Men’s Final Four
Arizona-based M Culinary Concepts, the state’s largest event catering company, will hire hundreds of hospitality professionals ahead of the Valley’s bustling events season, including the WM Phoenix Open and NCAA Men’s Final Four-related events. M Culinary Concepts will hire for front-of-house, back-of-house, warehouse/facilities, transportation, and cafe support positions. … [More]
ASU Collaboration Expands Sustainability, Climate and Equity Upskilling for Deloitte Leaders and Professionals
Deloitte announced expanded collaborations with renowned academic institutions, including MIT Sloan School of Management, NYU Stern Executive Education and Center for Sustainable Business, and most recently, Arizona State University, to create a differentiated, integrated learning program intended to enhance Deloitte professionals' ability to help guide clients in identifying … [More]
What Businesses Should Consider when Hiring Veterans
As the country honors the dedicated service of the U.S. armed forces this Veterans Day, it is worth noting many military personnel are currently transitioning into civilian life. These individuals are making this shift at an opportune moment. Traditionally an underutilized and frequently underestimated resource for business leaders, veterans bring a wealth of skills to the … [More]
Starbucks Unveils New Employee Benefits
Starbucks is introducing the latest in partner investments. These developments include accruing paid vacation time sooner, continued investments in partner pay, innovative financial well-being and skills-building benefits, partner-centric scheduling, and the introduction of the first-ever North America Barista Championship. The company's dedication to actively listening to … [More]
2023 Pay Study: Doctors, Lawyers and Dentists to Lose $15 an Hour by 2033
New research has ranked the U.S.’ most populated industries and estimated what their pay could look like in 10 years (2033) in line with inflation, and the results are surprising. The research by TollFreeForwarding.com found registered nurses are expected to make $12.82 more per hour in 2033 than they do today, the highest increase of the 16 professions included in the … [More]
New Arizona Career Hub Links Job Seekers to Hospitality and Tourism Careers
Pipeline AZ and Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association collaborate to meet record workforce demands
Arizona Hospitality Careers Hub is a new career exploration platform supporting statewide workforce development in the hospitality and tourism field. Pipeline AZ’s skills mapping technology and resources connect students and job seekers to career paths through a partnership with Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA). The Arizona Hospitality Careers Hub will … [More]
Work-from-Home Lifestyle
Survey uncovers employee attitudes and concerns
By now, Americans are well-versed in the work-from-home lifestyle. It’s been years since the sudden shift to remote work at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now people are very comfortable with this working situation. So comfortable, in fact, remote workers are doing a lot more than their job while on the clock, and many think their employers are spying on them! At … [More]
Logistics Co. to Hire 400 Seasonal Workers in the Phoenix Area for Peak Season
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced plans to hire 400 seasonal workers in the Phoenix, Arizona, area to support anticipated peak season volume increases. The company is strengthening its workforce to enhance operational capabilities in its warehouses and distribution centers to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. Insider Intelligence reported … [More]
Is It Time to Reinvent Yourself? Four Ways to Know You’re Ready for a Career Pivot
A few short years ago, the pandemic set off a wave of soul-searching about the role work plays in our lives. Some lost their job and had to reskill, some retired early, and some left for better opportunities. In general, there’s been a collective realization that life is too short to stay in an unfulfilling job. Hopefully, the worst of COVID-19 is behind us—but here in 2023, … [More]
Building Workforce – Reducing Recidivism and Strengthening the Economy
Televerde programs effectively support women with their transition out of prison
Televerde’s unique business model provides a pipeline and a lifeline. Delivering its fully integrated B2B sales, marketing and customer care solutions to its global clientele has created success on one level; providing second-chance employment — and a path to reach that opportunity — is the other half of its story. “I learned that I can learn,” shared Ashlee Liberty in a … [More]
Tech Talent Workforce Available beyond Tech
Other industries may reap benefit from tech company layoffs
Recent tech company layoffs have created opportunities for other industries to hire much-needed tech talent, according to CBRE’s recently released Scoring Tech Talent 2023 report. Overall tech talent employment grew by 11% between 2020 and 2022, with tech companies adding nearly 2.5 times more tech workers than the next highest industry sector, professional services. … [More]
Business and Education Leaders Rally around Importance of Continuing Education
Arizona has ‘Everything to Gain’ by increasing the number of students pursuing postsecondary education
The need for skilled labor and specialized training remains high. In Arizona, nearly seven out of 10 jobs require training beyond high school. Yet approximately 25% of eligible high school graduates do not pursue a college education. As a result, Arizona is facing a shortage of individuals with college-level qualifications. More than half of Arizonans aged 25 to 64 do not … [More]
City, Chamber Partnership Helps Tempe High Schoolers Boost Professional Development
More than 30 local students spent their summer break gaining work experiencing and building professional skills thanks to the Career Ready Tempe program, which matches students with Tempe businesses for a six-week paid summer internship. This year, 18 businesses participated as internship host sites, which doubled last year’s number. This allowed for 31 student internships, … [More]
The AI Revolution Is Here: Upskill or Become Obsolete – Phoenix Experts Reveal How to Future-Proof Your Career
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms workplaces, employees across all industries in Phoenix face a stark choice: adapt or fall behind. To help local workers future-proof their careers, Phoenix-based Wise Roots LLC has partnered with WiseBytes.TV and is hosting a live webinar on August 29th at 10 am AZ time titled "The AI-Powered Employee: Upskilling for Job Security in … [More]
