Latest Issue: June 2020

Cover Story

The Rebuilding of Our Economy: Industry Leaders Speak Out on COVID-19

Businesses of every size and in every economic sector have been restructuring their operations, their business model and, in many instances, their … [More]

Features

Problem-Based Learning – Thriving during the Crisis

If there is one thing the coronavirus has taught us all is that training, as we know it, is neither resilient nor flexible. Classroom training that requires facilitators and participants to fly to … [More]

Connection in the Workplace: It’s Worth the Risk

“Leaders must either invest in a reasonable amount of time attending to fears and feelings or squander an unreasonable amount of time trying to manage ineffective and unproductive behavior.” —Brené … [More]

No Ageism in Entrepreneurialism

As the fog of this war on the U.S. economy begins to clear, it looks as if one class of employees will be among the hardest hit by the pandemic — professionals and executives 50 years and older. And … [More]

Roundtable

The Monday Blues

With the impact of COVID-19, Americans across the country went from wishing for the weekend, to living it daily. To many, it is feeling a bit like the … [More]

Legal

Economy

Coronavirus Teaches the Value of Domestic Manufacturing

The coronavirus is novel indeed, in that we are learning daily about how it operates: its effect on our bodies, how it is distributed, who it … [More]

Nonprofit

Best Communications and Fundraising Practices during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has understandably left everyone dealing with feelings of uncertainty and fear. This is hard and, for some, scary. Many local … [More]

CRE

Warehouse/Distribution Space Expected to Be Hot

The Greater Phoenix Industrial market could be poised for a surge in demand for warehouse/distribution space, according to the Q1 Industrial Market Report by Colliers … [More]

Self-Guided Home Tours at Avilla

NexMetro Communities, a pioneer of single-level luxury leased-home neighborhoods, has launched an innovative self-guided touring option. Potential renters will now be … [More]

TruGold: Hybrid Rental Product Planned for Loop 303 Corridor

On a 22.99-acre site in Surprise, Ariz., that it purchased for $3.65 million, NPC Trugold LLC plans to develop a hybrid product, which is single-family residences used as … [More]

Senderos at South Mountain: Apartment Community with Upscale Amenities

Now open for tours and expecting to be move-in ready within weeks as we go to press, the gated community of Senderos at South Mountain features a number of unique … [More]

Short-Term Rentals: Key to Phoenix Rental Crisis?

The rental housing industry has been hit hard like any other industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phoenix homeowners utilizing Airbnb and VBRO are experiencing a wave … [More]

Healthcare

HR Pros Should Be Investing in Sleep

In today’s business climate, HR professionals are responsible for much more than hiring candidates, managing conflicts and enforcing labor laws; they … [More]

Technology

Harness the Power of AI

Any big company is likely to have an abundance of technology. It has systems for customers, inventory, and products, along with websites and mobile … [More]

Human Resources

Briefs

Aerosolized and Surface Testing for COVID-19: Rapid Testing Technology

For all the focus on personal protection equipment, it isn’t the only weapon in the fight to keep healthcare workers safe. COVID-19 can remain stable for several hours to … [More]

Safety Training Is a Priority for Organizations

To minimize the occurrence of physical and digital harm in the workplace, 90 percent of organizations are training employees on safety procedures, including compliance … [More]

Fastsites – Aptly Named

Fasturtle is a full-service website design and digital marketing agency that focuses and supports small-business owners, nonprofits and entrepreneurs. It is also the … [More]

New App-Based Car Insurance

Fewer people driving has led to insurance companies granting customers rebates on their auto policies, but a new company launching in Arizona can help people who don’t … [More]

From the Top

Lectric eBike Founders Pedal Their Way through Challenges

Lectric eBikes founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel, both 24, met in in middle school playing video games. Fast forward 12 years: Their electric bike company is barely a … [More]

By the Numbers

Workplace Relationships: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers

Regardless of which side of the generational divide you fall, you have probably noticed a difference in how younger and older colleagues act in the … [More]