The latest Netskope research has found that a worrying 44% of security threats start in the cloud. Hackers target popular cloud apps and services using well-known techniques of phishing and malware to get access to valuable enterprise data. “The majority of employees operate in the cloud — especially now, when remote work is booming. While the cloud is considered to be more … [More]
EEOC Introduces New Way of Illustrating Discrimination Statistics
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created new data visualizations to illustrate existing online employment discrimination data found here, the federal agency announced today. The purpose of these visuals, created by the EEOC’s Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA), is to display enforcement data in a simple, comprehensible, and visually … [More]
Financial Advisory Services Co. Expands into Arizona
One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic: businesses and consumers alike grasp the importance of having a thorough financial plan in place for their future. Life insurance companies have seen major surges in applications since the start of the pandemic; people and corporations are paying closer attention to their retirement plans; and consumers, particularly high-net worth … [More]
Scottsdale Co. Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Performing widespread antibody tests has been identified as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus and restarting the economy nationally. Private sector companies have been racing to meet demand, but many do not have the resources and expertise to scale up to the level of production currently needed. However, one US based company, BioLab Sciences is doing their … [More]
Local Distributor Donates Hospital-Type Disinfectant to Phoenix Rescue Mission
Amidst rising COVID-19 cases, Phoenix-based ProKure Solutions has donated 123 gallons worth of hospital-type disinfectant for use in the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s high-traffic areas, including the food bank, cafeteria and warehouse. According to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, more than 25,800 people in Maricopa County experience homelessness each year. Amidst the COVID-19 global … [More]
Digital Processes Software Co. Announces Economic Recovery Software Grant Program
ScerIS, Inc., a 27-year-old software developer and solutions resource that is changing the way its clients imagine, design and develop applications and efficient digital work processes, is excited to announce the ETCETERA® Economic Recovery Software Grant Program in partnership with Recruiting and Staffing Agencies nationwide. In an unprecedented effort to help facilitate … [More]
Poll: State and Local Government Employees Have Serious Concerns about Their Safety, Finances and Job Outlook
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to present many challenges to state and local governments, a new national poll reveals that public employees are deeply worried about their personal safety, family finances, losing their job, furloughs, and pay and benefit reductions. Despite their concerns, the research finds that public employees value serving their communities during … [More]
Entertainment Co. to Bring Drive-In Events at New Venue
Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations (SLE) has announced it will open a social distancing, drive-in events venue at WestWorld of Scottsdale. At this venue guests will experience many of the same entertainment options they are accustomed to while still maintaining health, safety and social distancing guidelines recommended by the CDC. Entertainment and event … [More]
Updated COVID-19 EEOC Publication for Employers Addresses Antibody Testing Laws
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new question added to the publication, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” … [More]
Children’s Hospital Ranked in All 10 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
For the fourth time, Phoenix Children’s Hospital earned national rankings by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals in 10 out of 10 specialties. The health system is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and one of only 24 children’s hospitals in the United States to rank in all 10 surveyed … [More]
Medical Equipment Co. Continues Rapid National Expansion with New Office in Phoenix
Houston-based medical equipment provider US Med-Equip (USME) is expanding to Phoenix and Knoxville, giving more hospitals faster-than-ever access to the highest quality medical devices for patients in their care. USME partners with top hospitals across the nation in the rental, sales, service and asset management of movable medical equipment. The company has more than 40,000 … [More]
Health Insurance, Retirement among Other Benefits Discussed in New Benefits Survey
Traditional paid leave plans (where all leave is in separate categories, such as sick and vacation) maintain a strong presence in the workplace, as 49% of employers responding to XpertHR's 2020 Employee Benefits Survey noted they have this type of plan, compared with 44% who offer a paid time off (PTO) plan (where all or most leave is in a single PTO bank). XpertHR's 2020 … [More]
Commercial Real Estate Veterans Launch Development Co.
Commercial real estate veterans Steve Backman and Tracy Hammer announce the launch of their new joint venture BH DevCo, a real estate development company specializing in build-to-suit delivery for national tenants in the e-commerce, distribution and fulfillment industries. “Our brand philosophy was built around the growing synergy between distribution, retail and industrial … [More]
New Production Plant in Goodyear Names Top Executives
fairlife, LLC today announced the addition of a management team dedicated to supporting the company’s growth through its new 300,000 square foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Neil Betteridge has been named Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Manufacturing Technologies to oversee the Arizona plant. Reporting to Betteridge will be Troy Hancock … [More]
Partnership Improves Quality of Life for Arizona Kidney Disease Patients
Monogram Health and Banner—University Health Plans (B – UHP), a division of Banner Health, announced today an agreement that will improve the coordination of vital care for B – UHP members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). “We’re excited to partner with Monogram to transform the delivery and management of kidney care,” said … [More]
LGBTQ Covered under Title VII, Says Supreme Court
Today, the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, ruling once and for all that Title VII’s protections based on “sex” apply to LGBTQ workers. This is a case I have been following closely, and the decision has been a long time coming. In the wake of President Trump’s roll-back of health insurance protections for transgender Americans, the LGBTQ … [More]
Trampoline Park to Open First Arizona Location
Big Air Trampoline Park will soon open its first Arizona location in Chandler at Alma School and Queen Creek. This will be the Orange County-based company’s ninth U.S. location. The Big Air Chandler location is a family affair, owned and operated by the Esparza family. Ivan Esparza will serve as the park’s general manager. According to Ivan, “We are thrilled to bring the Big … [More]
Chandler-Based Video Co. Opens Search for COVID-19 Business Stories for Documentary
COVID-19 has affected just about everything, but small businesses have been among the hardest hit. At the same time, small business owners have risen to the challenges they have been faced with, working to adapt and reinvent themselves to survive. Amoroma Productions, an innovative video company based in Chandler, has begun working on a documentary to highlight the resiliency … [More]
