New Partnership Launched to Deliver Online and Blended K-12 Learning in Arizona

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

A new, $7.5 million partnership will help the state’s K-12 teachers deliver quality instruction and support for online and blended learning environments as Arizona grapples with the challenges of starting a school year during a global pandemic. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, Helios Education Foundation and Arizona State … [More]

Weekly Jobless Claims Exceed 1 Million for 20th Straight Week

U.S. Department of Labor

In the week ending August 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claimswas 1,186,000, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 1,434,000 to 1,435,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,337,750, a decrease of 31,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]

Strong HR Practices Will Help Ride through Tough Times

inbusinessPHX.com

Companies that have built strong employee relationships are likely to be best placed to ride out the economic storm created by COVID-19, researchers found. The World Bank is predicting the pandemic will cause the worst global recession since the Second World War, with unemployment expected to rise to its highest level since 1965. Experts found that organizations with … [More]

Ignite the Masses, Lead with Compassion

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Morgan James Publishing's new release, international bestseller Light a Fire in Their Hearts: The Truth About Leadership, by Lisa Anna Palmer, engages aspiring leaders, managers, and executives with research driven principles and deeply personal lessons. Lisa Anna Palmer has written a contemporary leadership book for an era that demands strong and compassionate leadership. A … [More]

The Hidden Impact of Remote Work during the Pandemic

Center for Generational Kinetics

Remote work in the time of the pandemic is having unexpected impacts across America — and different impacts for each generation. A new, national study by global research firm, The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), reveals that trust, expectations of leaders, and future employment expectations have been deeply affected in this time of remote work. The discoveries from … [More]

21% of Employees Are Tracked with Employee Monitoring Software; Executives Believe It’s Bad for Morale, HR Departments & Millennials Disagree

Clutch

Only 21% of employees say their employer tracks them with employee monitoring software, according to new data from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm. Searches for employee monitoring software have skyrocketed as a result of COVID-19, leading businesses to weigh the pros and cons of using software to track their employees' productivity. Nearly half of employees … [More]

How an Integrated Life (Not a Balanced One) Is Key to Work Satisfaction

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In a world where working from home, family, recreation, faith and other factors compete for our time, people speak about the need to seek a “balanced life.” But maybe “balance” is the wrong goal. “The concept of being in ‘balance’ has the potential to set us up for immediate failure,” says Michael Sipe, author of The AVADA Principle and founder of the consulting firm 10x … [More]

Coronavirus Leads to More Use of Contactless Credit Cards and Mobile Payments Despite Cost and Security Concerns

National Retail Federation

With consumers worried about touching surfaces during the coronavirus pandemic, the use of mobile payments and contactless credit or debit cards has significantly increased in the past few months, according to research released today by the National Retail Federation and Forrester. “Health experts say there is no clear evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by cash or credit … [More]

July Commercial Chapter 11s Increase 52% over Last Year, Total Filings Down 33%

Rick McCartney

Total commercial chapter 11 filings in July 2020 increased 52 percent from the previous year, according to data provided by Epiq. Commercial chapter 11 filings totaled 643 in July 2020, expanding from the July 2019 total of 423. Conversely, total commercial filings decreased 17 percent in July 2020, as the 2,768 filings were down from the 3,314 commercial filings registered in … [More]

Uptown Phoenix’s First Boutique Hotel to Open Labor Day Weekend

ARRIVE

Now accepting reservations, and featuring high-tech safety protocols, ARRIVE Phoenix invites visitors and locals alike to explore its gorgeous open-air design and gracious home-grown hospitality when Uptown Phoenix's first-ever neighborhood hotel opens this September. Scheduled to greet its first guests on Friday, September 4-who will enjoy exclusive pre-opening rates starting … [More]

Network to Feature Arizona-Based Scooter Co. in Upcoming Docuseries

Phat Scooters

Phat Scooters, an Arizona based manufacturer of recreational and commercial electric scooters, founded by two former University of Arizona Athletes, has entered into a six-episode agreement with five-year distribution rights Exclusive to Media Streaming Service Crackle, a partnership between Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment & Sony Picture, to produce a docuseries … [More]

Leadership Group Selects Nearly 100 Arizona Participants for First-Ever ‘Ready Together’ Program

Valley Leadership

Valley Leadership announced members of its first-ever Ready Together program, a completely virtual program designed to mobilize Arizonans to make an impact in the face of coronavirus. The cohort was selected from a diverse cross-section of industries ranging from health care, housing and food security to jobs and education, including front line workers, teachers, corporate and … [More]

New Movement Launches to Help Drive More Local Spending, Reviving Main St. Economies

Alignable.com

To help drive more progress in the recovery of all small businesses and their communities across the U.S. and Canada, Alignable.com is launching #MyMoneyStaysLocal today. #MyMoneyStaysLocal is a grassroots movement encouraging business owners and community members alike to spend more money on purchases close to home. The movement was created to raise awareness of how … [More]

Email Editing: Tips to Ensure Your Message Is Not Missed

by Dr. Julie Miller

“We are going to have a sales contest this month. The winners will get to enter next month’s contest and will have the honor to continue working with me!” It was supposed to be a joke. Frank loved to joke with people, but he usually stayed away from injecting humor into his writing, especially at work. Today was different; he thought the team could use a chuckle. He added … [More]

Nearly Half of People in the U.S. Have Not Participated in Remote Training Despite COVID-19 Remote Work Trend

Clutch

Nearly half (43%) of people in the U.S. have not taken part in remote training this year, according to a new survey report from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform. This is surprising as many businesses and employees have been operating remotely since March because of COVID-19. A Clutch survey published in early April found that 66% of employees were working … [More]

What Do Consumers Want Now? The Data Knows

Mike Hunter

Sign up for or log into any social media platform and you will encounter suggested buying options based on your personal interests or previous buying history. There’s a reason for that. The market is a consumers’ market. Any company that wants the chance of long-term sustainability must know as much detailed information as possible about their ideal client or consumer, says … [More]

5 Steps to Start Selling Your Freelance Virtual Services

by Edgar R. Olivo

Are you exploring the idea of offering a freelance virtual service? Do you have an expertise that can help someone or a business? Do you have any special skills that other businesses need, such as writing, designing, selling or teaching? Welcome to the club. This article is for you. Setting up a freelance service is a great way to diversify your income whether you … [More]

Events Co. Names August ‘Hero Appreciation Month’ with Discount for First Responders

op Up Events

August will be Hero Appreciation Month at its drive-in events site at WestWorld of Scottsdale. As a thank you to healthcare workers, school teachers and education staff, police, fire and military personnel for their heroic services during these unprecedented times, Pop Up Events is offering discounted tickets to their families valid for any movie in the month of … [More]

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