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
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
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]
New Service Provides Employers, Job Seekers with Recruiting and Placement for Local 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]
Amazon Pledges to Hire 100,000 U.S. Veterans and Military Spouses by 2024
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]
UPS to Hire 200 in Phoenix Metro Area
UPS® announced that it expects to hire over 200 employees in the Phoenix Metropolitan area to support the unprecedented increase in ecommerce-related shipping. These jobs are permanent, part-time package handling positions in UPS sortation hubs and centers that can lead to a career. More than 56 percent of UPS’s current drivers and management staff were originally hired for … [More]
Aetna One Advocate Flagship Office is Filling 500 Professional Jobs
CVS Health announced a recent $6 million investment in new tenant improvements, and an additional 50,000 square feet of space at its flagship Aetna One Advocate office in Chandler, AZ. The site, located at 1255 S. Spectrum Boulevard, in the Allred Park Place development, now has capacity to serve more than 600,000 Aetna members. Hiring is underway to fill an additional 500 … [More]
Amazon Hiring Across Fulfillment and Transportation, Including Arizona
Amazon announced that it is hiring 75,000 people in its fulfillment and logistics network across the U.S. and Canada as it continues to expand its footprint and serve customers. Amazon recently announced pay increases across its fulfillment and transportation networks, and these open roles offer an average starting pay of over $17 per hour, plus sign-on bonuses in many … [More]
Innovation & Technology Center Opens in Phoenix, Expanding Employment of Individuals with Autism
The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI), a Wilmington, Delaware-based company that creates jobs for individuals across a broad range of disabilities, announces the opening of its Innovation & Technology Center (ITC) in Phoenix, AZ. The announcement comes just two years after it announced its expansion to the market as a part of the “Phoenix Precision Project,” and further solidifies … [More]
LinkedIn Names Amazon No. 1 Company Where Americans Want to Work in 2021
LinkedIn named Amazon the No. 1 company where Americans want to work in 2021, up from No. 3 in 2019. Amazon ranked first on LinkedIn’s Top Companies list, an annual list that identifies the most sought-after places to work. Using data from LinkedIn’s 740 million members, LinkedIn’s Top Companies list is designed to help professionals identify the best companies to grow their … [More]
