The City of Phoenix, along with St. Vincent de Paul and Steel + Spark, installed an XWing modular shelter unit at the Washington Relief Shelter. The converted shipping containers provide a unique solution to offering more independent residents shelter in a more private setting. “We are continuously working to develop innovative solutions to end homelessness and create paths … [More]
Digital Content: Seven Realities for Video in the 21st Century
There’s a gap in most digital content strategies. It is the how, what and where to use video. Google is partly to blame since they don’t index videos for search — and some workarounds do exist. But something else is going on. First, all video is video content. You are likely producing video content daily in the form of video meetings, podcasts (with video) and livestreams. A … [More]
New Shoes for Your Digital Identity: How to Revamp Your Online Presence and Stand Out!
In today's digital world, your online presence is crucial to the success of your business. Are you struggling to stand out among the competition? Regardless of your type of business or organization, it may be time to give your digital footprint a fresh update. In the same way, you would buy new shoes to step up your style or your game, it’s time to step up your online presence … [More]
Commercial and Multifamily Starts Declined in 5 of the Top 10 Metro Areas, Phoenix Down 21%
New data from Dodge Construction Network found that the value of commercial and multifamily construction starts across the top 10 metropolitan areas of the U.S. fell 10% in the first half of 2023, relative to that of 2022. Nationally, commercial and multifamily construction starts fell 14% on a year-to-date basis through June. Commercial and multifamily construction … [More]
Workday Microstressors Wearing You Down? Here’s How to Defuse Them
Do you typically come home from work feeling exhausted, depleted and demoralized? Have you ever wondered why? After all, it’s unlikely that anything went terribly wrong. When you look back over the day, you might recall a few minor headaches, some rapid-fire problem-solving and a handful of decisions made on the fly — in other words, just the wear and tear of daily business. So … [More]
It’s Not Just the Job, it’s the Job Culture: Three Important Takeaways toward Reducing Turnover
Having the specific skills for a particular job is important, but even the most qualified job applicant may not pan out if there is a poor “fit” between the position and the workplace. Whether one wants to call it job or corporate culture, work environment or “fit,” it’s not just what you do for a living, but also where you work that can play a strong role in success. And … [More]
CybeReady Research Shows Newer, Untrained Employees Pose Heightened Cyber Risk to Organizations
CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, has conducted extensive research based on millions of data points, accumulated from training enterprise employees over the past five years. According to CybeReady, the data reveals that new employees regularly show a propensity for higher-risk behaviors compared to veteran employees. The data coming out of CybeReady … [More]
How to Stay Safe during Extreme Heat: Safety Experts Provide Guidance for Arizona Workers
As Arizona workers face life-threatening dangers from extreme heat driven by climate change, Arizona-based safety experts from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health are providing guidance to workers, unions, workers centers and advocates on how to prevent heat illness. “Federal law is crystal clear,” said Katelyn Parady, a Phoenix-based worker health and … [More]
Funds Available for Small Businesses to Go ‘Green’
As our country prepares to spend billions of dollars in new funding on environmental efforts, America is sitting on a gold mine in the fight against climate change, and we need to do something about it. The opportunity lies with small businesses. Many small-business owners want to be more environmentally friendly — and all are interested in saving money. Implementing … [More]
Chaos Isn’t a Bad Thing (and Eight Other Truths Leaders Need to Know)
Twenty-first-century leaders are no strangers to chaos — and the last few years have underscored that truth. We ride nonstop waves of disruption and uncertainty in various forms: supply-chain upheavals, staff shortages, changing attitudes about work, wildly shifting workplace demographics and ever-evolving technology. And that’s not even counting the chaos that comes with the … [More]
Why Unconditional Love Is a Leader’s Number-One Job—and How to Start Practicing It Now
Leaders, you may have heard: Your job description has changed. It’s no longer enough to set goals, give assignments, provide feedback, and measure performance. Now, you also have to care…especially if you lead millennial and Gen Z employees. But how important is that, really? Very important, insists Gary Harpst—and this summer is the perfect time to start. “What caring … [More]
How to Track and Update Assets during a Rebrand
Your brand is more important than ever, especially for an organization seeking to be recognized over an expanding number of marketing platforms and sales channels. Shifts in the market, mergers and acquisitions, and other company changes also drive brand updates. It’s why 75 percent of companies have undergone a rebrand since 2020. The reasons why a company may choose to … [More]
What Are Some Benefits of Executive Coaching?
When it comes to starting a business or leading an existing one those at the top are under a lot of stress to perform. Many business leaders turn to executive coaches to help them undertake the daily tasks of leading and growing a company. Executives are looking for help with leadership, dealing with change, stress and many other issues. This is where hiring an executive coach … [More]
How a Quick Assessment Can Propel Your Company’s Growth and Success
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is beyond important and crucial for long-term success. As a business owner or entrepreneur, you understand the importance of consistent improvement and growth. By performing a business analysis, you organize your strategy and strengthen your ability to achieve your overarching goals. There are many … [More]
Cybersecurity Training for Employees Is the Most Popular IT Investment among U.S. Companies, Says Survey
Cybersecurity training for employees, as well as the purchase of cybersecurity solutions/services (61% each), are the most popular IT investments among US businesses this year, according to the newest research by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses. The majority of US companies (67%) have in-house cybersecurity specialists to take care of that, while 24% … [More]
Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increased 68% in the First Half of 2023
The 2,973 total commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcies filed during the first six months of 2023 represented a 68 percent increase over the 1,766 filed during the same period in 2022, according to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. Individual Chapter 13 filings increased by 23 percent during the same period. Overall commercial … [More]
Gather, GROW and Refill Your Team’s Energy Tank with These Four Steps
There’s never a perfect time to pause your day-to-day work and focus on the internal team, but when you do make the effort, the dividends are immediate. Setting aside an hour, a half-day, a two-day retreat or anything you can manage as a team will provide the opportunity to gather together, grow as a team and refill your collective energy tank in order to bust out of service … [More]
