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More Than $8 Million Donated for Arizona Coronavirus Relief Efforts

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

More than $8.2 million has been donated to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to support COVID-19 relief efforts. The fund was established as part of the Arizona Together Initiative, supporting Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak and connecting individuals and businesses to needed resources. More than $175,000 of the total donation amount is from private citizens. … [More]

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41% of Workers Feel Burnt Out During Pandemic

Society for Human Resource Management

New research from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) offers a warning to U.S. companies about the psychological costs of COVID-19. While millions find themselves unemployed, 41 percent of U.S. employees feel burnt out from work while another 23 percent report feeling depressed. The survey on the mental health of U.S. workers under lockdown also found employees are … [More]

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Contributions Assist in Initial Main St. Matters Grant Program Launched to Help Small Business

Rick McCartney

In times of uncertainty, working together for a common cause will have an impact. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest recognized the immediate need to support small businesses during the current crisis and called upon local partners to support their mission. With generous donations from Desert Financial Credit Union and Optima Tax Relief, BBB Pacific Southwest … [More]

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Security Services Provider Launches Integrated Covid-19 Safety Program for Office Buildings and Suites

Kastle Systems

As American companies and employees grapple with when and how to return safely to their workplaces, Kastle Systems, the country's largest managed security services provider to commercial businesses, has developed an integrated, building-wide plan to safeguard the health and safety of workers returning to the workplace. The comprehensive system will enable office buildings to … [More]

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East Valley Chambers Release Third COVID-19 Business Impact Report

East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance

The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) released today the findings from the third survey of a series conducted of its more than 5,000 members to determine the status of funding and rent relief options. The report includes responses from nineteen industry sectors and nearly 75 percent of respondents represent businesses with less than 20 employees. It should be … [More]

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Staffing Firm Extends Waiving of Recruitment Fees in Uncertain Times

Phoenix Staff

Phoenix Staff will continue through May, to waive thousands of dollars in recruiting fees in an effort to help companies and candidates find the perfect match, regardless if the job is available now or in a few months. Since the offer started in March, Phoenix Staff has waived nearly $30,000 in recruiting fees, with more opportunities in the pipeline. The company, with offices … [More]

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Coffee Co. Donates to Valley Nonprofit for Immediate Needs of Community

Valley of the Sun United Way

Valley of the Sun United Way, serving Maricopa County for 95 years, and Dutch Bros Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dutch Bros Coffee, are providing hope to those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the foundation’s $35,000 gift to the United for the Valley COVID-19 fund, local nonprofit partners will receive support for those they serve which is intended for … [More]

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Dental Benefits Provider Extends Relief for Customers

Delta Dental of Arizona

Recognizing that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses, Delta Dental of Arizona, the state’s top-rated dental insurance company announced plans to provide a 25% premium credit to its fully-insured group dental clients. The move provides more than $3 million in relief to more than 2,900 companies statewide. “Due to the … [More]

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Regional Bank Finances Approximately $1 Billion in SBA PPP Loans

FirstBank

FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” has closed more than 7,700 SBA Paycheck Protection loans, totaling roughly $1 billion. Out of these 7,700-plus loans, approximately 5,000 were funded in amounts of $50,000 or less – with the median loan amount around $38,000, and the smallest loan at $200. After receiving final … [More]

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The Significance of Data Optimization during COVID-19 Pandemic

by Megan Silva

Until recently, very few CEOs, IT or marketing professionals would have put “data optimization” high on the list of agenda items that keep them up at night. These days — and by my estimation — this notion has become a top priority for the majority of businesses. Given the impact of events surrounding COVID-19, I view this not a matter of if but when decision makers also arrive … [More]

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EEOC Updates Employee Medical Condition Laws due to COVID-19

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” expands on a previous … [More]

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How to Take Fear Out of the Workplace in a COVID-19 World

by Rich Armstrong and Steve Baker

Fear. Uncertainty. A growing sense of panic every time the president delivers a national address about the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus. Chatter around the workplace these days is filled with questions like: Will I get sick? Will I have a job tomorrow? Can I afford to pay my rent? What can one do when facing fear in the workplace? The good news is that one can … [More]

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Arizona Nonprofits Report Losses Could Be $433 Million by Year’s End

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

Nonprofits across Arizona are reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in real numbers, according to a survey by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. This week, the Alliance received 306 responses to its updated Covid-19 Nonprofit Impact Pulse Survey and is reporting 98% of responding organizations have been significantly impacted by the pandemic.  Of those impacted, … [More]

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Cox Gives Back to the Tune of $11 Million in COVID-19 Contributions

Cox Communications

Cox customers represent a true cross-section of our community and the company believes in using its resources and voice to help lift those in need.  To demonstrate this commitment, Cox has contributed nearly $11 million in cash and in-kind COVID-19 contributions to date in Phoenix and Southern Arizona. Even though the majority of the company’s 3,000 Arizona … [More]

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The Maricopa Community Colleges Are 3D Printing PPE For Medical Workers

Maricopa Community Colleges

The Maricopa Community Colleges in collaboration with the Healthcare Education Department and the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, are using 3D printers for manufacturing and donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE will be delivered to healthcare providers and first responders across the Valley to bring relief to the Arizona community and assist those in need … [More]

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Valley Credit Union Surpasses 450 Processed PPP Loans

Arizona Federal Credit Union

In the wake of COVID-19, small business owners in Maricopa County turned quickly to apply for, and receive, financial assistance through the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Arizona Federal Credit Union quickly responded to this influx of requests from its member-owners to help them navigate the process and get the business-saving loans to keep … [More]

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Tread Carefully when Terminating Employees during a Pandemic

by Joshua C. Black, Esq.

With the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, there are a few additional considerations Arizona employers must keep in mind when terminating the employment of a current employee. Generally, Arizona employers enjoy wide latitude when hiring and firing due to the State’s doctrine of “at will” employment. Under at-will employment, an employer is not required to establish “just … [More]

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How HR Leaders Recruit Top Talent in a Remote-First World

by Vanessa Tierney

These are exceptional times. According to a Gartner online poll of Asian HR leaders in March 2020, “among 805 organizations responding, 88 percent now encourage or require employees to work from home.” As COVID-19 continues its onslaught around the world, governments have turned to measures such as social distancing to disrupt the contagion. Doing so has caused the way we work … [More]

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