Corporate Leadership’s New Path in the COVID-19 Crisis

by Chris Yates

The study of history is important because it enables us to see how we got to where we are today. It gives us a sense of how our ancestors made big decisions and helps us to understand how we have tackled change as a society. Through a chain of events, we learn that history repeats itself — both triumphs and grave mistakes. The Black Death pushed across Medieval Europe in the … [More]

Local Dry Cleaning Co. Donates Laundry Services for Banner Health

Prestige Cleners

Prestige Cleaners, the Scottsdale-based family-owned, local dry cleaning company, is donating its professional laundry services to offer relief to Banner Health Foundation’s efforts as the U.S. health care system struggles with shortages of basic personal protective equipment (PPE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A U.S. Conference of Mayors survey of more than 200 cities in 41 … [More]

Waymo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Make Donations to Support Coronavirus Relief Effort

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Waymo has contributed $100,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, providing support to organizations working to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has donated $50,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund. “Every donation to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund will go to help those most in need — whether it’s our doctors and nurses caring for patients … [More]

12 Essential Actions Behavioral Health Executives Need to Take Right Now

Qualifacts

Qualifacts, a provider of Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions for behavioral health providers, is partnering with OPEN MINDS to present a  webinar, “Navigating the New Normal with COVID-19: 12 Essential Actions Executives Need to Take Right Now,” to be held on April 21, 2020. In a time of great uncertainty, the webinar is designed to provide a deeper understanding of … [More]

Local Co. Creates Convenience Around Grocery Shopping during COVID-19 Pandemic

Queen Creek Olive Mill

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Arizona, the demand for essential groceries has also been on a steady increase. With Shelter-in-Place, grocery shopping has become a challenge.  Most stores have long lines and empty shelves. But not at Queen Creek Olive Mill.  Here, the team is making it easy to skip the hassle with online ordering, local delivery and … [More]

Real-Time Labor Market Estimates during the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Alexander Bick and Adam Blandin

The 2019-2020 coronavirus outbreak has prompted a sharp economic downturn in the U.S. and around the world. Designing and implementing an effective policy response to the crisis is now a major priority for policymakers and researchers. Our work aims to provide data on labor market conditions every other week, with results published the same week, thereby reducing the current … [More]

The Rise of Telework and the Decline of City Centers

by Gad Levanon, Frank Steemers, and Elizabeth Crofoo

When restrictions are eventually lifted, employers and workers must decide how much to continue telework. Until an effective COVID-19 vaccine is available—a state of affairs that is one to two years away—many will fear going to work, and the share of people working primarily from home will remain elevated. Even after full vaccination, with the economy at full capacity, … [More]

AAA Arizona Offers Free Roadside Assistance to First Responders and Healthcare Workers

AAA

AAA Arizona announced a new initiative offering free AAA Roadside Assistance service to first responders and healthcare workers, to help get these heroes back on the road so they can save lives and keep the community safe. “First responders and healthcare workers are on the front lines of this crisis,” said Tim Condon, President & CEO of AAA Arizona. “Offering free AAA … [More]

Local Auto Repair Cos. Help Other Local Businesses in Need during COVID Crisis

Neighborhood of Automotive Repair Professionals

The Neighborhood of Automotive Repair Professionals (NARPRO) is launching a new community involvement program to help small businesses across the Valley during the COVID-19 crisis. “COVID MAD” stands for a Community of Valiant Individuals Determined to Make a Difference. “As small business owners, we at NARPRO understand the value of community, especially at this time when … [More]

Claims of Success for the Paycheck Protection Program by Officials

U.S. Small Business Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin spoke of the successes and record-breaking work regarding the just-launched Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): “The Treasury Department and SBA launched the unprecedented Paycheck Protection Program in just one week.  Following its launch, the SBA processed more … [More]

HR Tracking App Now Screens Workers for COVID-19

Arcoro

Arcoro, a proven provider of human resources management (HRM) solutions for high-risk industries, is proud to announce that its time and attendance tracking app now supports businesses in their efforts to screen workers for COVID-19 with a simple survey at clock-in. To help protect Arcoro customers and their employees, the time and attendance app now includes an optional … [More]

Valley Event Co. Pivots to Become Disaster Relief Group

Pride Group

When the pandemic forced events to shut down, Pride Group looked for new ways to help and keep their employees healthy and working where able. The company transformed to go head-on into the community to solve what is needed. They utilized resources to transition into a full-fledged disaster relief group, providing a full-service approach to the challenges many organizations … [More]

Arizona Company Getting Healthcare Providers to the Front Lines to Fight COVID-19

AB Staffing Solutions

An Arizona staffing company is working around the clock to get healthcare providers to the front lines in the COVID-19 crisis. Since mid-March, AB Staffing Solutions in Gilbert has sent over 200 registered nurses, physicians and respiratory therapists to areas hit hard by the novel Coronavirus in a race to save lives. According to the company’s President, Evan Burks, “Our … [More]

Request for Insurance Extensions for Arizona Customers

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Arizona Department of Insurance is urging insurers across the state to work with Arizonans to ensure their coverage continues, providing much-need support to the individuals, families and businesses facing financial challenges because of COVID-19. “Arizona is working to ensure those facing financial hardship because of COVID-19 get the support they need to get through … [More]

Common Mistakes Leaders Make in a Crisis like COVID-19

by Niamh O’Keeffe

As we navigate this global pandemic, companies and their leaders are at a breaking point—and only the most adaptable will survive. No one wants to admit it, but leaders at the top are frightened; there are fewer knowns and the pace of change ushered in by the coronavirus is so fast-moving that it is hard to keep up. Rather than be overwhelmed by an onset of new challenges, … [More]

COVID-19 and the Expanded Remote Workforce

by Meghan O’Connor and Simone Colgan Dunlap

Increased precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 have forced unprecedented reliance on technology and remote connectivity (e.g., work from home arrangements and telehealth services) across all industries and in the private sector. This rapid and significant shift raises enhanced privacy and cybersecurity concerns. Among the areas of focus: the expanded remote … [More]

66% of U.S. Employees Are Working Remotely

Clutch

Two-thirds of employees are currently working remotely at least part of the work week as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews platform. Clutch found that 44% of all workers are currently working from home 5 or more days per week, up from 17% before the pandemic. Just 34% of workers aren't working remotely … [More]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Launches Nationwide ‘Save Small Business’ Initiative

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

To combat the economic destruction threatening the survival of small businesses in every town across America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched the Save Small Business Initiative— a nationwide program to address small businesses’ immediate needs, mitigate closures and job losses, and mobilize support for long-term recovery. The Save Small Business Initiative … [More]

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