In the U.S., revenue earned from retail e-commerce is estimated to exceed one trillion dollars in 2023. The online shopping revenue in the U.S. is projected to surpass 1.5 trillion dollars by 2027. According to research by Fundera, 16% of all retail purchases are made on e-commerce sites and it is also anticipated that e-commerce will handle 95% of all consumer transactions by … [More]
Another Industrial Facility Breaks Ground in the Heart of the West Valley Market
Mohr Capital and Rosewood Property Company have kicked off construction on West Summit Logistics Park, in Surprise, Arizona. The logistics park will consist of two Class-A industrial buildings totaling 704,472 square feet across 46 acres of land. “Summit Business Park will sit in a prime location in one of the best markets in the country,” said Bob Mohr, chairman of Mohr … [More]
International Law Firm Finds New Home on Camelback
Perkins Coie, a leading international law firm headquartered in Seattle, has signed a long-term lease for a new office location in Phoenix, Arizona. The law firm will occupy 30,955 square feet at Camelback Esplanade, a Class-A project located at 2525 East Camelback Road in central Phoenix that will be undergoing a significant upgrade and renovation that began this … [More]
9 in 10 Small Businesses Face Hiring Challenges
There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, which have generated nearly two-thirds of all new jobs between 1995-2021, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Yet, a persistent shortage of skilled workers is hitting them especially hard. With May being Small Business Month, I thought it could be a prime opportunity to spotlight the challenges small businesses face … [More]
Three DEI ‘Musts’ for Creating a Human-Centric Workplace
Future-fit organizations want to thrive today and adapt quickly to the needs of tomorrow. They’re committed to keeping employees of all races, cultures, genders, orientations, and experiences happy and engaged. They know focusing on people—and helping them thrive—is the key to staying relevant and profitable for the long haul. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are … [More]
Experts Reveal Their Tips on Preventing Burnout and How to Recover
Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the center of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so called “burnout”. Experts from … [More]
Job Openings Remain on Main Street, 92% of Owners Report No Qualified Applicants for Open Positions
Small business owners continue to struggle to find workers, with 45% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reporting job openings they could not fill in the current period. The share of owners with unfilled job openings exceeds the 49-year historical average of 23%. Of those hiring or trying to hire, 92% of owners reported few or no qualified applications for the positions they … [More]
