Employers in the U.S. report steadily improving hiring plans for Q1 according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey of more than 6,700 employers. The survey reveals employers are shifting their HR priorities for the long-term as a result of the pandemic with employee health & wellbeing, manager coaching and upskilling front and center for HR leaders. Key … [More]
Managed Services Provider Shares Its Top Security Industry Predictions for 2021
Interface Security Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, today shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. 1 . 2021: Slow beginning followed by biggest demand shock 2021 could prove to be almost as turbulent for the security … [More]
Sundt Construction Launches Renewables Division
Sundt Construction, Inc., one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors, has expanded its presence in the renewable energy construction market with the launch of Sundt Renewables, LLC. Prior to forming the new subsidiary, Sundt acquired select assets and key personnel from i1 Energy, a well-known leader in the renewable power market. Sundt Renewables will … [More]
NortonLifeLock to Acquire Europe’s Avira
NortonLifeLock, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety, announced it has agreed to acquire Avira in an all-cash transaction for approximately $360 million from Investcorp Technology Partners. Avira provides a consumer-focused portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy solutions to a strong base in Europe and key emerging markets. NortonLifeLock today announced an … [More]
Health Plan Solutions Co. Expands Into Arizona
Alivi announces its expansion into Arizona. The company was awarded an agreement to manage the non-emergency medical transportation benefit for members of a managed care organization in Arizona, beginning January 1, 2021. Magdiel Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer at Alivi, who was raised in Arizona, said, “Helping improve the lives of those in the community I grew up in is … [More]
University of Phoenix Launches Two New Cybersecurity Certificate Programs
University of Phoenix has launched two new certificate programs aimed at getting IT industry workers certified in specialized cybersecurity skills to meet the needs of the growing industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for Information Security Analysts are projected to grow 32% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. In this … [More]
National Facilities Service Provider Introduces Continuous Care, Providing Up to 90 Days of Bacteria Protection
Bells may not be ringing with their typical vigor, but this holiday season is still prompting an increase in hustle and bustle, and extra traffic among more places is making it increasingly difficult to keep surfaces disinfected. Now, longer-lasting defense is possible with cutting-edge technology like OpenWorks’ TotalWorksTM with Continuous Care antimicrobial surface … [More]
Walmart Announces More Than $16.5 million in Quarterly and Special Cash Bonuses for Arizona Associates
Walmart announced an additional $700 million in cash bonuses to its U.S.-based associates bringing its total 2020 quarterly and special cash bonuses for its U.S.-based associates to more than $2.8 billion. The company’s latest bonus announcement includes $7.9 million in quarterly bonuses paid to Arizona associates in their Nov. 25 paychecks following strong third-quarter … [More]
Chandler Center for the Arts Holiday Offerings
Chandler Center for the Arts and Vision Gallery have scheduled a variety of offerings for Chandler and surrounding communities to celebrate the holidays in a safe, fun way. From holiday concerts and a drive-by holiday light display to shopping online for holiday gifts through Vision Gallery's Gift Shop, Chandler Center for the Arts brings artists and performers to spread … [More]
Doing Good with Toys for Tacos!
The holidays may look a little different this year, but the season of giving is needed now more than ever. Which is why Mr Mesquite Taqueria is using all seven of its locations, including their newest in Gilbert when it opens on December 12th as safe donation drop off sites for the Academic Opportunity of Arizona starting December 1st. The Academic Opportunity of Arizona … [More]