As businesses begin to reopen, employees returning to the workplace may request reasonable accommodations for medical conditions that place them at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. In response, nearly all employers (92%) are offering a work-from-home option to meet accommodation requests, most of which are from at-risk employees (77%), according to a new XpertHR … [More]
Valley Credit Union Supports Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Desert Financial Credit Union is proud to help sponsor the Filene Research Institute in launching their new Center of Excellence for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). DEI is a five-year research project led by Dr. Quinetta Roberson of Villanova University to tackle challenges in access to both talent and products and services in the financial services industry. Dr. … [More]
31 Named to Foundation Public Policy Fellow Program
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation has selected 31 civic leaders for its Flinn-Brown Fellowship seminar series that will focus on public policy development within the national, state and local political landscape to address Arizona’s pressing socio-economic issues. Four counties from across Arizona will be represented in the new cohort, … [More]
Credit Union West named a Top Company to Work for in AZ for the Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth consecutive year, azcentral.com has announced Credit Union West as a Top Company to Work for in Arizona. This prestigious award is granted based on metrics gathered from comprehensive employee surveys and a thorough workplace evaluation. Employees were asked to evaluate culture, work environment, leadership and satisfaction, while the evaluation focused on … [More]
Scottsdale Realty Services Co. Partners with Credit Unions and Expands to Oregon
Five new credit unions, including the first in the state of Oregon, have partnered with Scottsdale-based CU Realty Services to offer the HomeAdvantage® program to members. HomeAdvantage is a turnkey real estate marketing platform that helps credit unions attract and nurture home-buying members and close more purchase loans. CU Realty Services is the largest real estate … [More]
Global Spending on Web Conferences Set to Jump by More Than Half to $4.1B This Year
Virtual meetings as a way to streamline business schedules and reduce costs have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, with lockdown rules in place and millions of employees working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the use of web conferencing platforms. Global spending on cloud-based web conferencing solutions is expected to hit $4.1bn … [More]
Global Spending on Blockchain Solutions to Surge by 235%
As one of the most significant innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom, blockchain technology completely changed the way companies across different industries operate, make transactions, and manage their assets. According to data gathered by BuyShares.co.nz, the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to surge by 235% and reach $14.4 billion in … [More]
Installation Co. Opens New Distribution Center in Phoenix, Cutting Delivery Times
Today, ABB Electrification’s Installation Products division made inaugural shipments from its 400,000 square foot West Coast Distribution Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The distribution center, which will supply products to customers in the western region of the U.S., will be fully operational during the third quarter of 2020. In addition to creating more than 100 jobs in the … [More]
Credit Union and Local Businesses Giving Sweet Treats for a Year
Desert Financial proves once again that giving back is “sweet.” Arizona’s largest credit union will support four local businesses for one of the company’s signature “Random Acts of Kindness” efforts. Beginning June 26 through July 3, anyone can enter to win Sweet Treats for a Year, so winners can also engage in the #KindnessRevolution. Winners will be announced on July 8 on the … [More]
Remote Workforce Has New Work-At-Home Product for Reliable Connectivity
As working at home has become the new normal, many forward-thinking Arizona employers are taking extra measures to ensure employee productivity isn’t hindered by connectivity challenges. This is why Cox Business is launching Cox Business Work-At-Home solutions, including an enterprise-grade, separate internet connection direct to employees’ homes. Cox Business’ Work-At-Home … [More]
