Mentoring usually refers to a manager, executive, or experienced employee guiding a younger person in the workplace, helping them acquire knowledge and new skills that foster professional growth. But with the expanding role of technology in today’s rapidly evolving business climate, a role reversal sometimes takes place – reverse mentorship. That is, older employees are … [More]
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Workforce Report Shows ‘Positive Development’ in Key Arizona Industries
Greater Phoenix Chamber
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation hosted a Workforce Webinar on Dec. 10th and discussed the current and future state of Arizona’s Workforce. Trevor Stokes, CEO, Partnership for Workforce Innovation provided an analysis of the Greater Phoenix region’s labor market, unemployment, dynamic industries and how COVID-19 impacted Valley businesses. “Despite the challenges of … [More]
Recruiting Best Practices for Improving Your Employer Brand
by Ben Siegel
Business owners can follow these guidelines to keep employer branding a top priority while recruiting talent: Create a group of metrics, and hold to them Establishing a core set of metrics will help build efficiency in your recruiting process. These metrics can include any measures that will help build consistent procedures, though should mainly take focus on consistently … [More]
Five Leadership Principles to Help Us Thrive in Perilous Times
by Abrar Ansari
Regardless of where your company or organization is right now, 2021 is likely to be a year like no other we have ever experienced. The world has never been so stressed, with people being under numerous threats both perceived and actual, and feeling alienated, divided and uncertain about the future. As the author of (Management by Intent) – The Five Principles, I say thriving … [More]
What Every Savvy Business Owner Should Know about Holiday Marketing
by Lamar Tyler
You should be selling during the holidays. When I say selling, I mean you should really be selling a lot of your products and services because people are ready to buy! Many retail businesses make the bulk of their revenue during the fourth quarter and this is largely propelled by holiday spending. Even if you’re not in a retail niche, the opportunity for you to get your … [More]
How the Economic ‘Reset’ Can Work in Your Favor
inbusinessPHX.com
While news of vaccines on the horizon signal hope, some analysts think a sizable chunk of the U.S. economy has been damaged permanently by COVID-19, with more layoffs and business closures still to come in 2021. But to others, the future of a “new economy” in the post-COVID world is bright, opening doors for entrepreneurs, working professionals and small-to-medium business … [More]
Salary Budget Increases Projected for 2021 on Par with Those Recorded for 2020, Says Survey
XpertHR
The median projected percentage change for total salary budgets from 2020 to 2021 is an increase of 3.0%, according to XpertHR's 2021 Salary Budget Survey of 460 US employers. This increase matches the actual median percentage change for total salary budgets from 2019 to 2020. In fact, when looking at the median percentage changes in salary budgets for individual employee … [More]
55% of People Found Professional Success More Challenging in 2020 as 30% of Employees Experience Burnout
The Manifest
The past year has been a tough year for the average worker. Employees dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home, economic upheaval, and new burdens with childcare and technology. These challenges caused the majority of American workers (55%) to find professional success more difficult in 2020, according to a survey from The Manifest, a business and how-to … [More]
Working from Home for the Holidays: Tips to Stay Productive and Employed
Rick McCartney
The holiday season brings families together, but it also means added distractions for the many people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How can remote workers keep their focus sharp and their productivity high while noise and interruptions surround them? And what can businesses do to ensure their employees aren’t slacking and projects are on track? “Working … [More]
New Study Reveals that Virtual Reality Skills Training Is Poised for Explosive Growth By 2022
Mursion
Mursion, the industry leader in immersive virtual reality training for emotional intelligence in the workplace, and Future Workplace, an advisory and membership organization that prepares HR leaders for the future of work, today announced their partner study: VR Changes the Game for Soft Skills Training. The report examines the rapidly growing trend of VR simulation training … [More]
Who’s the New Boss? How to Avoid Succession Planning Mistakes
inbusinessPHX.com
Many corporations have endured a rough 2020 that included the resignations of top executives at some major brands. Will their replacements be ready? It’s a fair question, especially if the new company leader is promoted from within. Studies show many senior leaders don’t think their companies properly educate and prepare future leaders for succession. If an organization has … [More]
COVID-19 Stories: Print Franchisee Proves Value as Essential Business
inbusinessPHX.com
The arrival of COVID-19 to Peoria, Ariz., put Tim Earick and Jim McPhetres’ digital print design and marketing center to the test. Their International Minute Press franchise in Peoria – part of the Minuteman Press International family – has been able to remain open as an essential business and best serve their community. Earick, a lifelong print professional, and McPhetres, a … [More]
Could COVID Kill Entrepreneurship? How to Make Sure It Doesn’t
inbusinessPHX.com
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has left many existing small businesses struggling, and the continued economic uncertainty threatens to kill the ambitions of entrepreneurs who planned to launch new businesses but now must put their dreams on hold. “This crisis will end up being much worse for small businesses than the 2008-11 sub-prime mortgage crisis,” says Andi … [More]
Survey: 49% of Minority Small Businesses Can’t Afford December Rent
Alignable
Based on the latest Alignable Rent Poll, the ability of small businesses to pay their full rent in December continues to decline, as more COVID-related shutdowns occur. Overall, 35% of small business owners reported that they couldn't make rent this month (up 3% from 32% in November). And for minority-owned businesses, the struggle is even more pronounced: nearly half … [More]
Survey: What Workers Want Is Time Off, Flexibility, Paid Leave
Unum Group
The top three perks workers want from their employers have to do with time away from the office, according to new research from employee benefits provider Unum Group. Paid time off, flexibility or remote working options, and paid family leave are the top non-insurance employee benefits among U.S. workers. Time off tops the list Despite less travel due to COVID-19, paid … [More]
New Research Identifies the Top 10 Careers and Soft Skills for Remote Jobs
FlexJobs
Given the strong, growing interest in the remote job marketplace, FlexJobs has identified the top career categories offering the most remote jobs since the start of the pandemic. In order to better prepare candidates interested in pursuing these promising remote careers, FlexJobs has teamed with PAIRIN, the trusted technology partner to today’s leading workforce programs, … [More]
What Will Help Businesses Thrive and Stand Out in 2021
Source Digital
Due to the pandemic, businesses around the country have been hit hard. Many were closed for the short term, but others will not be able to bounce back. The good news is that the New Year ushers in a fresh opportunity to thrive and stand out. There are numerous things that companies can do to get noticed and grow their customer base in 2021. Adding just a few of them can go a … [More]
How to Use Humor to Conquer Zoom Fatigue
by Angela DeFinis
Working remotely is no longer something reserved for freelancers or those on special assignment. Many major companies have said they plan to accommodate remote work indefinitely. In fact, following the pandemic, more than half of Americans say they want to continue working remotely, while two-thirds of companies say they may make their current work-from-home policies permanent. … [More]
