Employees across the country have a lot of questions about how safe their work environment will be when they return to the office or even to the classroom. Their concerns are valid, and for a good reason. Some businesses have recently reopened, only to have to shut back down again due to employees or customers testing positive for COVID-19. Other businesses and schools have not … [More]
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Protecting Your Small Business’s Finances During and After Reopening
by Carson Lappetito
Many Arizona small-business owners faced a crisis during the quarantine. They could manage an economic downturn, but a full stop to their business was not sustainable. For the companies that survived into July, the challenges remain as COVID-19 continues to make its way through Arizona communities. As of July 2nd, the state’s government was rolling back some of the … [More]
Phoenix-Based Red Mountain Lighting Now Drives an All-EV Fleet
Red Mountain Lighting
Owner of several mid-sized Arizona-based companies, Charles Kirkland, has always been what he refers to as a "closet environmentalist." He was fascinated by solar and renewable energy at a young age and remains in awe of how power is derived from natural elements. But even with a healthy interest, Kirkland was waiting for the day when using solar and buying electric vehicles … [More]
First Statewide Initiative for Affordable Housing Projects, $100M Fund Planned
Home Matters to Arizona
Home Matters®, a national movement redefining the American Dream and home, is launching Home Matters to Arizona to grow support for a new generation of affordable housing, connected communities and healthier individuals, families and economies. Phase one of the Arizona launch includes a planned $100 million Home Matters® Arizona Fund to finance community development and … [More]
Tips for Keeping Mask Use From Hindering Communication
Rick McCartney
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in many parts of the country and health officials urging vigilant use of masks as protection, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is providing advice for people with and without hearing loss to help everyone communicate while their faces are covered. Masks can make communication difficult, especially for the approximately … [More]
Online Sports Equipment Transactions Spike by more than 80% during Pandemic
Safebettingsites.com
Data gathered by Safebettingsites.com indicates that sports equipment e-commerce transaction volume had a change of 83.4% in the last week compared to the first week of January this year. The spike can be attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. eCommerce for essential goods industry grows during a pandemic According to the data, supermarkets had the second-highest change … [More]
With Most Businesses Operating at a Reduced Capacity, Normalcy is a Ways Off, Survey Finds
JPMorgan Chase Institute
Amidst an unprecedented global pandemic and disruptions to the economy, more than 1 in 2 business leaders (53%) expect their companies to return to normal in the next 12 months, according to JPMorgan Chase’s Business Leaders Outlook Pulse Survey released today. The majority of business leaders remain hopeful in the face of adversity: while most (83%) are running at a reduced … [More]
Social Activism is the Latest Must-Have for Brands
by Mike Hunter
Facebook ad boycotts, alignment with #BlackLivesMatter, ditching names like Aunt Jemima: social activism is the latest must-have for brands. But should you jump on the bandwagon? And how do you make the shift without getting labeled as inauthentic, especially if your brand has never talked about these issues before? Andrea Fryrear, author of Mastering Marketing Agility: … [More]
39% of Employees Feel Less Productive During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Clutch
After sweeping changes to the business world as a result of COVID-19, many employees feel less productive than they did before the pandemic, according to new data from Clutch, the leading B2B ratings and reviews firm. About 4 in 10 employees (39%) say they feel less productive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Connectivity and support are important to maintaining … [More]
Employee Turnover is Most Commonly Analyzed Metric, According to Survey
XpertHR
HR departments are involved in analyzing HR metrics at 91% of organizations that analyze at least one HR metric, according to XpertHR's 2020 HR Metrics Survey of 420 U.S. employers representing an estimated 769,809 employees. However, just 15% of these HR departments have a data analyst or data scientist dedicated to this task. "While HR is almost always involved in … [More]
