1. Make flexibility real — and manageable. This isn’t a perk. It’s about survival. For family caregivers, control over their schedule (remote work, shift swaps) can mean the difference between staying employed and walking away. In a war for talent, employers should listen to what truly matters to their employees. 2. Go beyond stipends: Offer real care. A stipend doesn’t … [More]
The Workforce Crisis No One Is Talking About: Why Employers Must Rethink Caregiving Support
There is a workforce crisis hiding in plain sight — one most employers have not yet acknowledged. It is the growing pressure on employees working their nine-to-five while also serving as primary caregivers for loved ones. I recognized this in my own life a few years ago. My mom picked me up at the airport. She used to get speeding tickets in Montana, which is hard to do. So, … [More]
AI, Game Play and People Development
“AI-powered simulations now allow people to rehearse tough conversations, practice decision-making and close real skill gaps without fear of embarrassment,” says Trond Aas, CEO of Attensi, the world’s leading provider of game-based solutions for skills and people development, observing that technology is catching up to human psychology. The problem these simulations address … [More]
Powering Phoenix’s Tech Growth with Data Infrastructure
Greater Phoenix is climbing fast as one of the nation’s top technology hubs. The region has seen record-breaking job growth in software, semiconductors and AI-driven enterprises. But behind every startup and every Fortune 500 expansion is a basic need that rarely makes headlines: data capacity. Without the infrastructure to store, process and move information, growth … [More]
The Origins of Efficiency
Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It’s the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously; literacy has risen; and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial times. But where do improvements in production efficiency come from? In The Origins of Efficiency, Brian Potter argues that improving production efficiency — finding ways … [More]
Tech Tides: How Innovation Shapes Global Power
Edoardo Giglio, a leading expert in cyber and strategic risk management, delves into the transformative power of innovation strategies in shaping the modern geopolitical landscape. As traditional military might gives way to technological prowess, this book reveals how countries can compete and collaborate within the global innovation ecosystem. Through detailed case studies, … [More]
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI
For professionals feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of artificial intelligence, worried about how AI might impact their job, or afraid they’re already falling behind the competition, this practical, empowering guide offers a clear, jargon-free path to understanding and applying artificial intelligence in their career and daily life. This book will show readers — whether … [More]
The Power of Communications
The Importance of Amplifying Your ‘How’ and ‘Why’ in the Age of Semiconductors
In today’s business environment, innovation alone isn’t enough. To stand out, companies must communicate both how they innovate and why (just ask author Simon Sinek). A chip breakthrough, a new platform or an AI-driven solution can transform industries, but only if people understand the purpose behind it, trust its technology and — of course — adopt it. That’s where … [More]
Powering the Future: How the SEMI Foundation Is Building America’s High-Tech Workforce
In a brightly lit room at a local Arizona science center, a group of middle school students huddle around a small workstation, carefully donning miniature cleanroom suits. Their eyes widen as they peer through microscopes, manipulating tiny silicon wafers, marveling at the technology that powers the devices they use every day. This is SEMIquest in action — a traveling STEM … [More]
Feedback: October 2025
Q: How does this major influx of semiconductor-related businesses to the Valley help you? Mohammed Ahmad Assistant Vice President of Business Banking Arizona Financial Credit Union Sector: Financial The semiconductor industry is booming here in Phoenix, and you can feel the impact everywhere. New facilities are going up, jobs are being created and families are moving … [More]
The Business Case for Mental Healthcare
Mental health is no longer just a personal issue — it’s a workforce crisis. Nationwide, conditions like depression, anxiety and PTSD now cause more long-term health problems than any other illness. A new report from McKinsey & Company shows that mental health disorders account for 32% more disability than heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory illness … [More]
Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been named the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award honoree for distinguished contributions to electronic system design. Presented by the Electronic System Design Alliance and IEEE’s Council on Electronic Design Automation, the award recognizes Tan’s leadership and impact on the semiconductor industry. … [More]
Saras Secures 8 Foundational Patents
Saras Micro Devices has been awarded eight patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its capacitor and STILE technologies. The intellectual property strengthens the company’s position in advanced power delivery solutions for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications. … [More]
Benchmark Expands in Guadalajara
Benchmark Electronics has opened a new facility in Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco, Mexico, expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities in the region. The site serves as a hub for the company’s reimagined new product introduction model, helping customers accelerate qualification and ramp-up times while supporting high-reliability, low-to-medium volume production. … [More]
SEMICON West Lounge Tradition in Phoenix
Kiterocket will host its first-ever Kiterocket Lounge in Phoenix during SEMICON West, extending an 18-year tradition of convening industry leaders in San Francisco. The expansion underscores the lounge’s role as a hub for connection, collaboration and conversation across the semiconductor ecosystem. … [More]
Everspin Strong in Volunteering
Everspin Technologies employees recently spent time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children during the company’s annual technology conference. The event was the latest in a series of service projects that reflect Everspin’s culture of giving back, with employees regularly engaging in community activities throughout the year. … [More]
onsemi Highlights Global Philanthropy
Onsemi reported $3.4 million in charitable donations to communities worldwide in 2024, including $2 million awarded to 52 organizations advancing STEAM education in underserved communities. Employees contributed 10,500 volunteer hours, with more than 2,000 team members participating in service projects across the globe. The company also matched $40,000 in employee donations … [More]
Looking Good 2025 – October Standouts
ACHIEVEMENTS Intel CEO Named for Phil Kaufman Award Saras Secures 8 Foundational Patents Benchmark Expands in Guadalajara SEMICON West Lounge Tradition in Phoenix PHILANTHROPY Everspin Strong in Volunteering onsemi Highlights Global Philanthropy … [More]
