Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the center of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so-called “burnout”. Experts from … [More]
Balancing Marketing Priorities during a Slow Economy
The one nugget of information contained in Squarespace’s most recent 30-second Super Bowl advertisement is that Squarespace is a website that makes websites. For anyone who wasn’t already aware of the $3 billion company, that’s an expensive but useful bit of top-of-the-funnel marketing. The rest of us could be heard screaming at our televisions in unison: “That ad … in this … [More]
Want to Get the Most Business Out of Baseball? Win More Games
Baseball isn’t just a great sport to play and watch – it’s also an economic engine. Cities often help major league teams to build stadiums in hopes of boosting economic activity in the surrounding neighborhoods. But there’s one ingredient that really brings in the bucks: a winning team. Back in 1994, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted for a quarter-point increase … [More]
Metro Phoenix Office Revitalization Designed to Set New Standard for Workplace Culture and Amenities
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver, known for its cutting-edge office redevelopments, has unveiled plans for Bond, a $52 million renovation that will transform the landmark Biltmore Commerce Center into a hospitality-inspired office experience where thoughtfully crafted amenities and modern design bring teams together in an unparalleled workplace at the heart of the … [More]
Arizona Gives Day Reminds Us of Deadline to Donate to Qualified Charities for 2022 Tax Credit
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) reminds individuals they have until the tax deadline of April 18 to make donations to qualified charitable organizations and claim the Arizona tax credits on their 2022 Arizona individual income tax return. Qualifying Charitable Organizations and Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations Arizona has two separate tax credits … [More]
Tax Credits and Incentives for Arizona Businesses in 2023 from the Inflation Reduction Act
In her State of the State Address, Governor Katie Hobbs announced she hopes to further increase profitability and success of businesses and families by relaunching the energy office, renamed as the Office of Resiliency. Governor Hobbs likely did this in response to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) signed into law last August. The White House says the Act will lower … [More]
Early-Stage Homebuying Demand Hits Highest Level Since May, Says Report
House hunters are wading into the market as mortgage rates and home prices continue to decline, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Mortgage-purchase applications increased for the fourth week in a row and Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index—a seasonally adjusted measure of requests to tour homes, make an offer and/or talk to a … [More]
Half of Employed Consumers Have Supplemental Income Sources in Addition to Their Paychecks
LendingClub Corporation, the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released findings from the 20th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-to-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS. The Supplemental Income Edition examines how U.S. consumers are turning to alternative sources of income to supplement what … [More]
Speak Up: Portuguese Is the Highest-Paid Foreign Language in Phoenix
Language learning platform Preply has analyzed more than 1.5 million job ads to discover the highest-paid and most in-demand second languages in Phoenix and the rest of the US right now. If you speak Portuguese you are in luck because employers in Phoenix are willing to pay a pretty penny for this skill. Portuguese is in fact the highest-paid second language in Phoenix at … [More]
Arizona Tech Companies Find Opportunities to Grow and Prosper in Ireland
A key element of successful companies’ strategic growth is the establishment of an overseas presence. Europe, with its market of 550 million people, and supply of tech talent across 27 countries, has significant attractions. A growing list of Arizona tech firms after careful analysis, selected Ireland to host their European operations, noting the Emerald Isle’s stable political … [More]
Instagram Can Be a Powerful Marketing Tool for Small Businesses
Instagram is a very powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish their brand image. As one of the most popular social media platforms, Instagram relies on a high-speed internet connection, like that from Cox Business. Business owners can utilize the platform to drive brand awareness, boost sales, and build and track audience engagement. It's an … [More]
4 Hallmarks of a Successful Agent-Client Relationship
In their classic book The Trusted Advisor, authors David Maister, Robert Galford and Charles Green outline the necessary ingredients for a successful advisor-client relationship. Their thesis could be boiled down to this maxim about the world’s wealthiest man: “The way to be as rich as Bill Gates is to care more about writing code than about being rich. And the way to be a … [More]
Health Insurance Costs Remain a Significant Challenge for Small Businesses, Says Survey
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a new survey assessing small businesses and health insurance. The data reveals that small businesses are facing a substantial affordability crisis in providing health insurance for their employees. Most small business owners find it challenging to manage the cost of offering employer-sponsored health insurance and … [More]
Upsizing from Condo to House in Major Arizona Cities
There’s no denying that work from home has amplified homeowners’ dream for more space – but high costs and inflation are making it hard to realize. New data reveals that upsizing from a condo to a single-family home is very much possible – and even profitable – in 20 of the 200 largest cities in the U.S. To see what cities make upsizing from condo to house easier and where … [More]
Leadership: Is ‘Thinking Like a Shark’ the Most Important Player Stat of All?
The NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen is set, and diehard fans are immersed in players’ stats: points, rebounds, steals, assists, blocks, and more. Each of these numbers has the potential to help propel a team to the next round (not to mention, determine whether your bracket is a slam-dunk or a brick). That said, as you settle down with your favorite snack and beverage to watch … [More]
2023 Career Optimism Index Reveals How Employers Can Retain Talent in a ‘Free Agent’ Labor Market
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® released its 2023 Career Optimism Index® study, a comprehensive look at the state of American workers' career trajectories and their sentiments about the future of their jobs and career opportunities. This year's Index study, the third consecutive year the study has been fielded, reveals that despite ongoing personal and professional … [More]
Workplace Fairness Highlights Women’s Issues in the Workplace
Since it's Women's History Month, Workplace Fairness is promoting some of its online content that impacts women the most. Women continue to be among the workers who experience disproportionate occurrences of pay inequity, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and more. It's up to employers and workers alike to be aware of and address the injustices experienced by … [More]
Home Sales Show Strong Increase and Slight Rise in Median Sales Price Over January
Despite being down 24.4% year over year, February home sales increased 16.8% from January. That was the largest month-over-month increase in 11 months and ended a five-month streak of sales declines that began in September. The median sales price of $385,000 increased 0.6% over January, ending a seven-month streak of price declines since the peak of $426,000 in June 2022. … [More]
