Many business leaders face extreme challenges during their career, but the coronavirus pandemic is uncharted waters for all. Most offices and stores are closed across the U.S. to combat the spread of COVID-19. Companies still operating are mostly working remotely, and many are doing business differently to adjust to the new normal. As uncertainty continues to reign, how … [More]
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Breathe Easy – The Future of Air Quality in Office Spaces
by Aviad Shnaiderman
The reopening process is underway and soon we will have to go back to our offices. A treatment for COVID-19 won’t be found tomorrow, but we will still be expected to come to the office and work. In this case then, how will work . . . work? The virus can live on surfaces for days at a time, and it can stay in the air for up to 14 minutes, potentially infecting people who … [More]
Stay on Top of Your Health during COVID-19
By Dr. Cary Schnitzer
Let’s face it: even before the current pandemic, many of us had apprehension about going to the doctor for check-ups and routine care. As a Chief Medical Officer with many years of experience helping people in the Valley live healthier lives, I’ve certainly seen my share of patients who are nervous going to the doctor. Now, with health authorities and physicians asking … [More]
Health Foundation Pledges $500K to Support Vulnerable Arizona Residents amid COVID-19 Emergency
UnitedHealth Group
The United Health Foundation has committed $500,000 to provide urgent assistance to Arizona residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The support for the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is part of UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) more than $75 million commitment to fight COVID-19 and assist those directly impacted, including health care workers, hard-hit communities, seniors … [More]
As Consumer Habits Change, How Can Businesses Keep Up?
Ahava Digital
American consumers don’t act and buy the way they did just a few short months ago – at least most of them don’t. The pandemic and the need for social distancing led to an upsurge in online buying. Takeout and delivery replaced, at least temporarily, dining out. Many consumers, worried about the health risks of spending time in grocery stores, turned to services that would do … [More]
Afraid to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone? Then You Can’t Lead in the Age of COVID.
by Jim White, Ph.D.
COVID-19 has disrupted the business world, and the “normal” of a few months ago may never return. In this new landscape, how business leaders process and react to new challenges will be crucial. Using critical thinking skills to make sound business decisions in a complicated, constantly changing world has never been more important, says Dr. Jim White, founder and president … [More]
Survey Provides Overview of Employer Efforts to Employ People with Disabilities
Office of Disability Employment Policy
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recently published results from its 2018 Survey of Employer Policies on the Employment of People with Disabilities. The survey provides an overview of employer efforts to employ people with disabilities, as well as attitudes toward people with disabilities. The 2018 survey builds on the evidence … [More]
Which Management Skill Is Your Strength?
by Julian Rodriguez
A company must have management in place to ensure that things get done properly. If you are in a managerial position, you are responsible for the successes and failures of your team. As a manager, you may not be doing the work yourself, but you are in charge of making sure it gets done properly. This requires a lot of different skills. If you want to be the best possible … [More]
Telehealth Company Launches Return-to-Work Solution to Help Businesses Provide Safe Environment
MeMD
As states across the country loosen stay-at-home orders and reopen businesses, national telehealth provider MeMD has launched the COVID-19 Comeback Kit, a comprehensive return-to-work program that helps employers resume operations while keeping their workforces safe amid COVID-19. “Business owners are carrying a heavy burden right now,” said MeMD CEO Bill Goodwin. “They’re … [More]
Internship Matching Co. Raises Money to Continue Services amid Pandemic
Scholars
According to data from Scholars, an early-stage startup matching students and companies for jobs, roughly 30% of internships have been cancelled over the past three months due to COVID-19. If these numbers represent internships as a whole, that means almost one million students lost an internship opportunity. On top of that, 55% of companies have moved their programs remote. … [More]
Phoenix Product Development Co. Helps Companies Enter Booming CBD Market
Bōdee Organics
With Nielsen projecting the United States hemp-based CBD market could reach $2.75 billion this year, many companies are looking to add CBD products to their portfolios. By partnering with national contract manufacturer Bōdee Organics, they can enter the market much faster with fewer limitations. Known for its full line of high-quality, hemp-derived CBD supplements and … [More]
Phoenix-based Cooling, Heating and Plumbing Co. Acquired, Cites Market Growth
HomeServe USA Corp.
HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of service plans, repair and installation services for the home, today announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based Hays Cooling, Heating and Plumbing (Hays). Hays, which has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, is HomeServe’s first HVAC acquisition in Arizona. Based in the North Valley, the husband-and-wife-founded Hays … [More]
Market Cap of World`s Five Largest Banks Dropped by $393.9B in Four Months
by Jastra Ilic
The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the banking system, wiping out billions of dollars in profit and market cap of even the largest financial institutions. According to data gathered by BuyShares, the combined market capitalization of the world’s five leading banks dropped by $393.9 billion from December 2019 to April 2020. As the largest financial institution … [More]
Technology Sector Stocks Most Profitable with 30% Average ROI in the Last 12 Months
by Justin Baltrusaitis
The onset of the coronavirus pandemic early this year led to a historic fall in global stock markets triggering unprecedented uncertainty. With most gains from last year being wiped out, some companies considered as essentials amid the pandemic have remained resilient posting minor but positive gains. Data gathered by Buyshares.co.uk indicates that for the last 12 months as … [More]
Arizona Launches New Public Assistance Express Pay Program through Cloud-Based Grants System
GTY Technology Holdings Inc.
GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:GTYH) (“GTY”), a leading provider of SaaS/Cloud solutions for the public sector, announced today that its Saas/cloud based grants management solution, eCivis has supported the launch of the State of Arizona’s new Public Assistance Express Pay Program. This program, managed by the state’s Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), … [More]
In-Person Meetings Still Matter: Here’s How to Hold One in the Coronavirus Era
by Howard Tiersky
Remote meetings have kept business going during the pandemic. But frankly, Zoom has its limits. As companies open back up, leaders are realizing that face-to-face meetings could really be beneficial—as long as those faces are at least six feet apart! "Remote work may be the new normal, but there are also times when getting everyone together in the same room is extremely … [More]
Insights Platform to Help Enterprise-Level Brands Win on Amazon
Jungle Scout
Jungle Scout, the leading all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon, released a pioneering solution for major brands and enterprises to leverage the power of Amazon — introducing Jungle Scout Cobalt. Cobalt is a market intelligence and product insights platform built to help enterprise brands win the Amazon channel. Processing more than one billion data points every day, … [More]
Global Hiring Intentions Low Despite Employers Cautiously Optimistic About Return
ManpowerGroup
Employers globally report significant declines in hiring intentions for Q3, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on health, the economy and employment across the world. ManpowerGroup's Employment Outlook Survey (NYSE-MAN) asks 38,000 employers across 43 countries whether they intend to hire additional workers or reduce the size of their workforce in the coming quarter. … [More]
