August 2020

Cover Story

Road to Recovery: A Look Sector by Sector

Businesses’ first reaction to COVID-19-related disruption was to retrench and protect — actions that were, essentially, reactive. While that may have … [More]

Features

Lessons in Managing a Remote Workforce

In March, the COVID-19 crisis forced companies across the U.S. to make significant adjustments, many requiring onsite employees to work from home (WFH). While stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders … [More]

Tackling Overload

The last few months have likely been crazy for you and your employees. But many professionals and managers were feeling exhausted and burned out even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Overload is the … [More]

Roundtable

The Value of Shareholder Letters

Letters to corporate shareholders contain some of the best writing on business. These communications can be particularly valuable for investors … [More]

Legal

Blowing the Whistle

In today’s environment, whistleblower claims are highly likely. Employers should not fear, though. As with most things, an ounce of prevention is … [More]

Economy

A Vegetable’s Journey

For more than a century, the United States has been a major producer of vegetables and fruits, with total agricultural exports — to Canada, Mexico, … [More]

Startups

LifeGuides Models Well-Being Business on Gig Economy

LifeGuides was created to fill what founder Mark Donohue recognized as a massive hole in corporate well-being programs by proactively providing … [More]

US Dental Triage Eases Stress on Healthcare System

In March of 2020, Michael Bonanno — CEO of Performance Partners and Virtual Support Solutions — realized that his business could either pivot or … [More]

CRE

How Work-From-Home Culture Will Transform the Future of Real Estate

In just a few months the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live and the way we work. Companies were confronted with an overnight shift to remote work … [More]

BW Pro Sustains Supply Chain for Builders

BW Pro, spun off from Builderz Warehouse three years ago to serve multifamily developers of more than 100 units, broke ground in July on a 40,000-square-foot facility at … [More]

Old Town Scottsdale’s New Hotel

The first new-build hotel opening in the area in more than a decade, Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town is on track to open its door late next month. Designed as a … [More]

CASA Trends with Experiential Office Buildings

While a COVID-stricken economy has halted many large metro Phoenix leases, mid-size deals continue to make a significant impact at experiential projects like CASA, George … [More]

Healthcare

What’s Next for Corporate Wellness since COVID-19

The perks of a job used to mean health insurance and vacation time, but we’ve seen that evolve tremendously over the years as companies have … [More]

Technology

Trade Bitcoin Securely and Efficiently on a Decentralized Exchange

In the first half of 2019 alone, hackers stole more than $4 billion through cryptocurrency crimes industry-wide. For security purposes, it’s essential … [More]

Briefs

While Businesses Shut Down in Arizona, Google Searches Ramped Up

This past December, my children and I were at home in my living room having a conversation about specific, influential events that changed the world. We had just finished … [More]

Heidi’s Village Provides a ‘Pawsitive Day’ for Cats and Dogs

An animal shelter and veterinary clinic that’s the first of its kind in Arizona, the recently opened Heidi’s Village is an animal welfare organization that partners with … [More]

Company Grows Employment in Reimagined Workplace

Liveops is a leader and pioneer in the virtual call center space with a distributed workforce of more than 20,000 domestic home-based agents. Since March, Liveops has … [More]

From the Top

Edgar Olivo: Advocating for the Hispanic Business Community

An award-winning bilingual business communication expert, Edgar Rafael Olivo founded Compass CBS in 2011 as a computer and business school to provide services on … [More]

By the Numbers

International Expansion Plans Undeterred by COVID-19

The business impact of COVID-19 is ongoing, with some sectors of the economy experiencing much greater challenges than others. But new research … [More]