2021 Open Enrollment Is Upon Us: Do You Have the Right Insurance Broker?

by Anthony Waters

2020’s open enrollment is in mid-swing and, as a business owner, employer or HR professional, you’ve most likely started to consider your organization’s benefits plan and what you might be looking to adjust in 2021. As you begin to outline what you’re searching for, you’ll probably have a lot of questions and concerns due to the unprecedented nature of 2020. Did your rates … [More]

HR Professionals View Recruiting and Hiring as the Most Challenging Issue for 2021

XpertHR

Recruiting and hiring is HR professionals' top concern for next year, according to 563 US employers responding to XpertHR's Survey of HR Challenges for 2021. The survey asked participating organizations to rate how challenging 12 major workplace issues might be in 2021 and found that over six in 10 (66%) said recruiting and hiring will be either "somewhat" or "very" … [More]

5 Ways Leaders Can Eliminate Stress and Reboot for Change in 2021

inbusinessPHX.com

As a challenging year winds down, companies are sifting through what worked and what didn’t as they prepare to reboot for 2021 after dealing with the many difficulties brought on by the pandemic. And if a business is planning significant changes in its operations in the New Year, the leadership team’s empathy for the workforce is vital in the process, says Joel Patterson, a … [More]

Survey: 70% of Hotels Won’t Survive without More COVID Relief

American Hotel & Lodging Association

With a resurgence of COVID-19 and renewed travel restrictions enacted in many states, a new survey of American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) members shows that the hotel industry will continue to face devastation and significant job loss without additional relief from Congress. Seven in ten hoteliers (71%) said they won’t make it another six months without further … [More]

Encouraging Employers to Hire Deaf, Hard of Hearing Candidates this Winter

by Curtis Humphries

Since the COVID-19 crisis began in March, the job market in Arizona has changed dramatically. Jobs that were once staples have become rare, while others that never existed are becoming more commonplace. As we are rebuilding the job market, are we doing all that we can to provide an opportunity to some of the more vulnerable populations as potential employees. In Arizona, … [More]

Survey Reveals Employee Productivity & Engagement during Covid-19

Ten Spot

Ten Spot, the workforce engagement platform that keeps your employees connected, announced the results of its national employee survey, Employee Productivity & Engagement During Covid-19. The findings provide insight into the productivity and engagement levels of those who have been working from home since the pandemic started, and the challenges they've encountered. … [More]

4 Tips to Improve Marketing Automation, Close More Deals

Rick McCartney

There’s a lot of mystery and mystique surrounding what exactly marketing automation is. Casey Cheshire, the Founder & CMO of the Salesforce Pardot consulting group Cheshire Impact, host of the Hard Corps Marketing podcast, and the author of “Marketing Automation Unleashed” discusses proof that correct marketing automation works in Episode 99 of the If You Market podcast … [More]

Their Take: Lives and Livelihoods Meet at the Mask

by Pam Kehaly

When a public health emergency was declared in Arizona on March 11, followed by school closures, teleworking, limited gatherings, business closures, elective surgery postponements, and, 20 days later, a stay at home order, Arizonans experienced a double-whammy. Both personal safety and economic security were under siege. Our daily lives changed tremendously nearly … [More]

Healthcare Co. Offers Mental Health Resources During the Holiday Season

Magellan Healthcare, Inc.

Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty health subsidiary of Magellan Health, Inc., announced programs and resources to support individuals as they manage the holidays amidst a global pandemic. “COVID-19 has dramatically changed how we typically celebrate holidays, special events and celebrations. For many people, cherished traditions and religious events … [More]

Hiring Software Co. Study Shows What’s Ahead for 2021 Job Market

ThinkWhy

ThinkWhy, a SaaS company helping businesses navigate the labor market, has released a 2021 job market outlook report encompassing an analysis and forecast of the 2021 job market with recovery projections through 2025. Including major themes for the year to come, as well as a look at the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020 labor market, the 2021 Outlook report includes recovery … [More]