As unemployment numbers continue to rise in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have suddenly found themselves needing to update their resumes and CVs and polish their job interviewing skills. Toastmasters International, the global organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development, has been offering its members a safe place to … [More]
HVAC Systems Can Help Protect You, Your Employees and Your Customers
The World Health Organization has determined that environmental factors such as poor indoor air quality, poor water quality and noise pollution are detrimental to the overall health of the world’s population. The CDC Interim Guidance to Businesses and Employers recommends all businesses “increase the amount of air exchanges in the common work areas and other rooms employees … [More]
Consumer Study on Tech Services during COVID-19 Pandemic
TechSee, a global leader in Computer Vision AI-enabled visual assistance, has published the results of a U.S. study on consumer expectations of technical support and technician visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicate that while most still expect their providers to resolve service and equipment issues as quickly and effectively as before the pandemic (57 … [More]
Communication Platform Launches Free Package to Help Empower Frontline Workers
Beekeeper, a mobile communication platform that helps frontline workers improve safety, agility, and productivity, is releasing a new offering to help companies recover and adapt to the “next normal” of the post-COVID era. The package, dubbed the Next Normal Package, is a product suite that was launched in response to emerging data that suggests that empowered frontline workers … [More]
Med-Spa Reopens with New Protocols to Protect All
Derma Health Skin & Laser opened its doors at three Valley locations (Chandler, North Phoenix and Gilbert) Saturday, May 16 and welcomed employees back to work while keeping the public’s safety its first priority. On the day of a patient’s appointment, customers are required to wear face masks in common areas like the lobby. A limited supply of face masks for patients are … [More]
Phoenix Development Co. Opens Sedona Multi-Family Residential Housing Community
A much-needed multi-family residential housing community is coming to Sedona, Arizona, with the opening of Piñon Lofts Apartments. Piñon Lofts will offer 45 new Energy Star certified apartment homes in four different floor plans consisting of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Keith Holben, President of Phoenix-based MK Company Inc., owner of Piñon Lofts, had the environment … [More]
New Tool Helps Measure Sustainability Impact of IT Products
To help purchasers of IT products make more sustainable and informed product choices, TCO Development, the organization behind the sustainability certification TCO Certified, has extended their online Product Finder to now include measurable sustainability performance data for certified products. IT products are essential in most organizations, but they come with both social … [More]
Phoenix Customers will Soon Have Greater Access to Fiber Gigabit Speeds
CenturyLink, a provider of high-speed internet service to communities across the country, has expanded its fiber network in many parts of the U.S., and plans to continue this growth by bringing faster internet speeds to additional homes and businesses in several cities. Residential and Small Business Connectivity Through various fiber builds, CenturyLink enabled an … [More]
Arizona Nordstrom Brands Reopen Locations with Safety as Priority
Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and Last Chance stores in Arizona will reopen to customers this Thursday, May 21. Nordstrom will bring their employees back to work and look forward to welcoming customers. See the full list of re-opening Nordstrom stores here, and additional info for each store by searching on the Mordstrom Store Locator Page. Nordstrom is taking a phased, … [More]
SRP Donates $100,000 to Support Arizonans in Need, Frontline Medical Professionals
Salt River Project (SRP) has donated $100,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, supporting frontline workers and efforts to mitigate the medical and economic impact of COVID-19 in Arizona. To date, the fund has received more than $8.2 million in donations. “Arizonans continue to step up and support each other during COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “Medical professionals, … [More]
Mobile Disinfection Service Co. Helps Businesses Get Sanitized, Safe and Re-Opened
Sanitized Now, a mobile disinfection company, is helping create Safe Sanitized Spaces for home and office. The company provides a combination of special disinfection/sanitizing (no touch spray) and Germicidal Irradiation UV-C light to kill dangerous bacteria and viruses on a large list of office and household surfaces. “We’re providing solutions to keeping spaces safer for … [More]
Are You Eligible for COVID-19 Paid Leave?
Many Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak will benefit from new workplace protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. If you work for a private employer with fewer than 500 employees and are in one of the situations described below, you may be eligible for paid sick leave and/or paid family leave: Paid sick leave up to two … [More]
Food Chain Donates PPE, Helps Aid Healthcare Workers on the Front Lines
Panda Cares, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express, has donated $77,760 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, including 9,600 KN95 Particulate Respirators and 80,000 single-use surgical masks. The equipment was donated on Monday, May 11 at the hospital. The incredibly generous donation will help keep doctors, nurses and essential … [More]
Fashion Co. Expanding Business Model to Fill Immediate Need amid COVID-19
There is no doubt that the world has changed dramatically since the global spread of COVID-19 early this year. For Heather Clark — founder and owner of the valley-based Pomchies company, a leader in fashion accessories from headwear and luggage tags to pet products and water bottle carriers all made from durable, stretchy and washable material — in-process orders dropped … [More]
New Real Estate Brokerage Plans to Make Selling a Home as Easy as Booking a Room
Homeowners in Phoenix have more options now when it comes to selling their homes, thanks to a new kind of real estate brokerage that aims to make selling a home as simple and convenient as booking a hotel room online. The Offer Company was created as a new kind of real estate brokerage that offers homeowners the option of selling in the traditional way, by listing with an … [More]
New Telemedicine Platform Connects Patients with Their Primary Care Providers
How do you visit your primary care provider during the pandemic? For most Americans, that question remains unanswered. Thousands of private practice offices are not set up to see their patients. Telemedicine alone doesn’t solve the problem as relationships with anonymous doctors and lack of patient and disease history are challenging to overcome. Doctors and patients need to … [More]
Using Social Media to Encourage Brand Engagement during the Pandemic
As the pandemic continues to unfold, more and more brands understand that having a voice and communicating through their social media platforms is especially important right now. But how exactly does a brand encourage consistent engagement with its followers during a global pandemic? There are a few ground rules and best practices that every brand should adhere to during this … [More]
Zoom to Open R&D Centers in Phoenix and Pittsburgh
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced that it will open two new research and development centers - one in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area and one in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Zoom will immediately begin recruiting software engineering talent in these geographies. Employees will work from home until the offices are built and COVID-19-related isolation … [More]
