After two years of remote work, Phoenix companies say they want staff back on-site full time, however workers say they’d rather quit than return to the office full time. According to a new survey from Robert Half, as COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen, Phoenix senior managers said they will require their teams to work: Fully in-office: 73% Hybrid of in-office … [More]
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Survey Identifies Disconnect Between Phoenix Employers and Workers on Coming Back to the Office
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How COVID Changed the Cleaning Industry: Best Practices in Big Facilities
by Tricia Holderman
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. is returning to a semblance of normalcy. More people are fully vaccinated, more feel safe removing their masks, children are back in school and buildings by and large are open again. But at the same time, there’s cautious optimism. We’ve seen what happens when variants arrive and we let our guard down too quickly. The virus … [More]
77% of Business Travelers, 64% of Workers Say Return to Business Travel More Important Than Ever, Says Survey
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A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel. Nearly two-thirds of business travelers say the increased reliance on … [More]
Your House Probably Made More Than You Did Last Year
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The term "household income" was given new meaning in 2021 as a banner year for home appreciation found houses themselves earning more than the median worker in major metros across the country, according to a new study by Zillow®. "More than anything, 2021 was a year of haves and have-nots, and the chasm between the two widening throughout," said Zillow … [More]
The Time Is Now to Get Your Tax Strategy Right for Retirement
by John L. Savarino
Financial planning for retirement should always be a thorough and careful process. Fundamental to it is being cognizant of the many variables that can affect our income, investments, taxes and savings. Well, some of the key variables are volatile right now. Inflation has hit a 40-year high. The Federal Reserve likely will raise interest rates in 2022 from current historical … [More]
Keywords for Communication Strategy during Invasion of Ukraine: Accuracy and Empathy
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As Russia’s aggressive attack on Ukraine persists, the past week has made it more apparent than ever what profound impact informational warfare has in shaping public opinion on the invasion and pressuring entrepreneurs and companies to act. Many businesses have made their position clear and temporarily ceased operations in Russia to demonstrate their disapproval of the … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cuatro pasos para obtener capital para su pequeña empresa utilizando un ITIN
por Edgar R. Olivo
El acceso al capital es un camino que todo propietario de una pequeña empresa experimentará en un momento u otro. Y los propietarios de pequeñas empresas extranjeras también tienen un camino para obtener préstamos para iniciar y hacer crecer un negocio. Los números de identificación fiscal proporcionados por el Servicio de Impuestos Internos son la clave para atraer fondos para … [More]
Four Steps to Obtain Capital for Your Small Business Using an ITIN
by Edgar R. Olivo
Access to capital is a journey every small business owner will experience at one point or another. And foreign small business owners also have a path to obtain loans to start and grow a business. Tax ID numbers provided by the Internal Revenue Service are the key to unlock funding to help support a business dream. Traditionally, a social security number or employer … [More]
5 Ways to Boost SEO for Your Business
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No matter where you are in the entrepreneurial journey, whether it’s the planning stages or after being well-established in the community, search engine optimization (or SEO) should be a priority to implement into your website. SEO is the method of better positioning a business in organic search results for the purpose of increasing web traffic. As an educational leader for … [More]
The Human Factor in Disruptive Leadership: 5 Tips to Help Your Team in Transition
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Disruption has become the name of the game in business, whether it’s seen in the practices of proactive company leaders seeking a competitive advantage or as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But disruption isn’t just about new products or services; the success of the massive change depends largely on the disruptive leader and how he or she manages all the people involved – … [More]
How the City of Phoenix Is Working to Address Homelessness
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The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) released the data today from it's 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count. The PIT Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experincing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time, as part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness nationwide. The numbers reflect … [More]
2022 Career Optimism Index™ Shows Significant Gap Between Employee Realities and Employer Perceptions
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As the Great Resignation continues to disrupt the U.S. workforce, the University of Phoenix Career Institute™ has released its 2022 Career Optimism Index™, a comprehensive study assessing the state of Americans’ career trajectories. New to this year’s Index—and based on findings uncovered in last year’s report—is the addition of employers as a surveyed group, alongside American … [More]
Does Your Tech Stack Match Your Company Culture? 3 Tips for Alignment
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Deciding on the right technology that fits your business’ needs and people can be challenging, but in today’s world that alignment is a must. Software adoption often has a measurable effect on the bottom line. Research shows, for example, that sales organizations are less likely to meet their quotas if they are using customer relationship management systems less than 75% of … [More]
Why In-Person Interaction Remains Critical in the Age of Remote Work
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Not long after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift to remote work, the internet security research firm Twingate conducted a national survey to find out what workers missed most about going to the office. Heading the list: “Social connections,” followed closely by “human contact in general.” Those answers aren’t surprising to Phil Kelley Jr., author of Presence and … [More]
How Women – and Men – Can Find Power in Their Feminine Voice
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Of the numerous attributes that make someone a leader, a masculine voice is a vital component in the corporate world, a recent study suggests. While some people may view the value placed on “vocal masculinity” as a gender bias in the C-suite, another study found that both women and men prefer male and female leaders with lower-pitched voices. But such data doesn’t mean … [More]
How Can You Tap into Your Superpower? 5 Tips for Becoming a Visionary Leader
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The business world moves fast – faster than ever before, thanks in large part to new technology and higher expectations from customers in an ultra-competitive landscape. And for leaders, it’s about constantly moving their company forward or being left behind. Being “in the moment” is crucial, but one key factor separating successful companies from mediocre ones are visionary … [More]
It’s Important for Small Business Owners to Open a Business Checking Account
by Kim Dees
Starting a business can come with multiple challenges, including money issues you might not anticipate. Financial hiccups often stem from lack of organization — which can be solved by keeping personal and business finances separate. If you are starting a business, the first financial move to make is to separate your accounts. There is a difference between a personal checking … [More]
Tips for Employers, Employees during the ‘Great Reshuffle’
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Express Employment Professionals, a top global staffing firm that operates via local franchises, is on the front lines of this reshuffle. It employed 586,000 people around the world in 2021 and more than 10 million since its inception in 1983. Maricopa County has eight Express locations in Chandler, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix (Central), Phoenix (Southeast), Phoenix (South), … [More]
