Over the past 30 years, the share of global semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. has dropped from 37 percent to 12 percent, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. In light of the global semiconductor shortage, however, the U.S. is becoming more aware of the need to strengthen its chip manufacturing ecosystem. Thanks to a large existing cluster of … [More]
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Employer Actions & Employee Perceptions: Gauging the COVID-19 Workplace Experience
WorldatWork
Sixty percent of employees are currently working remotely, and 76% indicate they would like to continue in that capacity after the pandemic. However, employers anticipate that 34% of employees will continue working remotely after the pandemic setting up possible future tension between organizations and their workforces. Also, thirty-two percent of employees state they would not … [More]
Avoid the Five Biggest LinkedIn Blunders
by Lisa Apolinski
Surprising statistic from Kinsta: LinkedIn has over 575 million users and nearly half of those are active every month (meaning they post, comment or like on the platform). If that isn’t impressive enough, LinkedIn has their sites on further investments into Latin America. What makes LinkedIn even more powerful is that users update their bios regularly, so the connections you … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 9 consejos para hacer una gran impresión en sus reuniones virtuales
por Edgar R. Olivo
"Estas en silencio” se convirtió en la frase del año en 2020 y se dijo un 1,000% más de veces en reuniones virtuales entre ejecutivos en comparación con 2019. Es probable que lo haya dicho o escuchado una o dos veces cuando se unió a más reuniones virtuales desde el inicio de la pandemia. Esta nueva forma de hacer negocios no es nada nueva, pero ahora se ha convertido en una … [More]
9 Tips to Make a Great Impression in Your Virtual Meetings
by Edgar R. Olivo
“You’re on mute” became the quote of the year in 2020 and was said 1,000% more times in virtual meetings between executives compared to 2019. Chances are you have said or heard it once or twice when you joined more virtual meetings since the start of the pandemic. This new way of conducting business is hardly new at all, but it has now become an indispensable way of getting … [More]
Their Take: Rebuild with Deaf/Deafblind/Hard of Hearing Employment Opportunities in Phoenix
by Sherri Collins
With more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, we are beginning to see more movement and activity in areas of society. The recent reduction of restrictions on businesses in the state will be a further step to returning to closer to what was known in the past. All this change – as more people are vaccinated – is a positive step for business, and ultimately for the … [More]
Remote Staycations Booming for U.S. Guests as Travel Restrictions Begin to Lift
Airbnb
Given the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance for fully vaccinated Americans, Airbnb guests are increasingly planning their summer travel, opting for off-the-beaten path locations. Searches for more remote destinations in the US over Memorial Day Weekend have increased by nearly 40 percent just in the past month–also indicating a potential economic … [More]
What to Expect in the Housing Market After the Pandemic
Zillow
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the housing market, opening up new opportunities for many, pushing some to move back home and causing others to reevaluate how they want their home to look. With vaccines being widely distributed, new Zillow® surveys reveal what's likely to change and what's expected to remain when the pandemic ends. "As the pandemic subsides and the … [More]
Can Your Company Stay Aligned in a Virtual Setting? 5 Tips for Leaders
inbusinessPHX.com
Working from home is the new normal for many companies, and it will continue to be after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. The shift brings with it many changes, and how leaders adapt to guide their employees through the virtual environment will be critical to companies’ results, says Doug Meyer-Cuno, ForbesBooks author of The Recipe For Empowered Leadership: 25 Ingredients For … [More]
3 Tips for Leaders to Steady the Ship when Employees Lose Their Balance
inbusinessPHX.com
Company leaders and managers have a big responsibility in overseeing employees. But they can’t see everything, and sometimes there’s more going on in a worker’s life than meets the eye. Employee disengagement or burnout isn’t always apparent, and some employers may be in for a surprise if and when the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. One study shows that 57% of U.S. employees … [More]
