The U.S. job market is slowing down, and more people are finding themselves unemployed. This change is happening because of three main reasons: the election year, high interest rates and new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let’s break down these reasons to understand what’s going on. The Election Year When it’s an election year, like 2024, businesses … [More]
Managers Report Stress, Increased Workload, and Challenges Adapting to the Expectations of Younger Workers
Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has released new findings on the challenges managers face overseeing Generation Z employees. In a survey conducted in October 2024, 1,000 U.S. managers shared their experiences, revealing high levels of stress and frustration with the newest workforce cohort. Among key findings, … [More]
The Essential Role of PR and Video Production for Startups and Entrepreneurs
In a competitive world, effective PR and video production are essential for startups looking to stand out and attract the interest of investors. By implementing a comprehensive strategy that combines B2B and B2C elements, entrepreneurs can effectively engage both consumers and businesses. Setting ambitious goals, such as securing multiple media placements each month, can … [More]
Arizona’s Highest-Paid Tech Jobs Revealed
New research has revealed Arizona's highest-paid tech jobs, with Software Developers coming out on top. The study by data and AI education platform DataCamp analyzed the latest 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for every state on the salaries of all 21 jobs under ‘Computer and Information Technology Occupations’ to find which jobs in tech are the highest paid in … [More]
Opportunity Zone Housing Markets Still Keeping Up with Broader Nationwide Pricing Gains
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its third-quarter 2024 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. In this report, ATTOM looked at 3,857 zones around the United States with sufficient data to analyze, meaning they had at least … [More]
The Number of Renter Households Is Growing Three Times Faster Than Homeowner Households
The number of renter households rose 2.7%, in the third quarter year over year, to a record 45.6 million. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That rate of growth is three times faster than the 0.9% increase in homeowner households, which now total a record 86.9 million. The 2.7% increase—representing 1.18 million … [More]
Buying Like It’s 2021: Nearly Half of Recent Buyers Have a Mortgage Rate Below 5%
Almost half of recent home buyers with a mortgage secured a rate below 5%, a recent Zillow® survey shows.1 Current mortgage rates are hovering near 7%, yet many home buyers who purchased a home in the past year thought outside the box to unlock homeownership. Mortgage rates surged from historic lows of 2.65% in 2021 to decade-long highs of 7.79% by the fall of 2023. This … [More]
2024 Is Shaping Up to Be the Smallest Black Friday Ever, Says GoDaddy Study
Consumers are in a giving mood this year, not just toward their friends and families, but also to small businesses. According to a new GoDaddy survey, 71%* of U.S. shoppers are willing to pay more to support small businesses during Black Friday and this year's holiday season, with an eye-popping 53%* of them willing to spend up to 10 percent more to do so. Despite 65%* of … [More]
The Realities of Ransomware
Ransomware: It’s a term and many times part of committing fraud that many businesses have become all too familiar with in recent years. A form of malware, ransomware is used by bad actors to infiltrate a company’s IT platforms and essentially hold their systems, stolen data or both until payment is made by the company to the perpetrator. Access to company IT systems and stolen … [More]
Arizona Is One of the Best States to Get a Job in Software Development, Study Finds
According to a new study, Maryland is the best state in the US to get a job in software development. Software development company Vention investigated which US state is best for finding a software development job. They considered four factors, which included the average salary for a software developer, availability of this job type, state income tax, and cost of … [More]
How the Election and Other Turning Points Affect Leadership
The election on November 5 isn’t a one-and-done decision — it’s a turning point for leadership. No matter the outcome, its ripple effects will reshape emotions, relationships and performance in the workplace. Employees will carry their hopes, frustrations and anxieties into meetings and team dynamics, affecting morale and productivity. While business doesn’t pause for … [More]
Homebuying Demand Holds Up Even as Election Uncertainty, Stronger-Than-Expected Economy Push Up Rates
Pending U.S. home sales rose 3.5% year over year during the four weeks ending October 20, the biggest increase in three years (with the exception of the prior 4-week period, when they rose 3.7%). That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. On a local level, pending sales are up in 35 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros, the most … [More]
End of Word-of-Mouth Advertising? Data Shows Gen Z Trusts Influencers More Than Friends
For years, word-of-mouth has played a critical role in the marketing success of small businesses. New data from GoDaddy suggests that recommendations from friends, family and co-workers are being replaced by influencers in terms of importance to younger consumers. The GoDaddy survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers in September shows that while both Gen Z and Millennial customers … [More]
Arizona Tops List Where Homeownership Has Increased the Most since 2020
A new study from the money experts at Moneywise shows that Arizona has had the highest increase in homeownership since 2020. Arizona has seen the most significant increase in homeownership since 2020 The research analysed government census data from 2020 to 2024 to see which states have had the most significant increase in homeownership. The percentage increase is not the … [More]
Business Rebranding: A Critical Imperative to Thrive in Tomorrow’s Business Landscape
As the business environment continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, business rebranding has emerged as an essential strategy for companies aiming to stay competitive. Karen Tiber Leland, bestselling author of The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build, and Accelerate Your Brand and CEO of Sterling Marketing Group, urges companies to embrace a company rebrand to meet the … [More]
See Where Arizona Ranks on the ‘Most Overworked’ States List
A new study has revealed the most and least overworked states. The study, by personal injury lawyers DeMayo Law Office, analyzed employment data for 2024 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, looking at weekly hours worked for every state to determine which states work the most throughout the year. Researchers also compared figures to the average hours worked in 2014 to … [More]
Next Steps for Victims of Business Email Compromise Scams
Recently, more companies have fallen victim to what is known as “business email compromise” (BEC) scams. The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines a business email compromise scam as a sophisticated email fraud scheme through which a fraudster contacts businesses and individuals to unlawfully obtain money. The common fact pattern is this: A fraudster hacks into an entity’s … [More]
Five Tips for Dealing with a Politically Charged Workplace
With over three decades of experiences in various sectors from Global 500 companies to non-profit and government organizations, we have observed that politics is often the most frequent topic of conversation among employees, second only to sports. In today's hyper-partisan political landscape, the workplace, once a sanctuary from societal divisions, is now an arena for … [More]
