Bryq, a leading bias-free assessment provider, and SmartRecruiters, a global leader in enterprise recruitment software, announced today the availability of an integration between the two platforms. The partnership will enable recruiters and hiring managers to seamlessly assess hundreds of candidates and find the right candidate for the job, with a bias-free process. Bryq is … [More]
Valley Construction Co. Foundation Donates $200,000 to Valley Charities
The Sundt Foundation donated $100,000 to aid five Valley nonprofits to address the increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Matthew’s Crossing, Aster Empowered, Midwest Food Bank, Chrysalis and Community Alliance Against Family Abuse each received $20,000 in relief aid. “So many are hurting during this pandemic across the Valley,” said Cathie Gabriel, the Sundt … [More]
LegalTech Startup Opens Lawyer Marketplace to Consumers, Startups and All Businesses
AppearMe, the nation's largest on-demand and real-time network of freelance lawyers, solo attorneys and law firms, is now open to individuals, startups and businesses nationwide. A network of over 10,000 lawyers is here to provide affordable, reliable and transparent flat fee legal services. For over two years the UC Berkeley Skydeck cohort company was only available to … [More]
Learning Portal Offers Free Online Training during COVID-19 Pandemic for Business Professionals
TrainUp.com has launched a new online training portal loaded with free training content for business professionals to stay sharp and connected in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) global pandemic. The TrainUp.com Learning Center features a robust amount of free training videos, eLearning courses, and resources in four key areas including business continuity, change / … [More]
Top Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Now with Compliance Guarantee
Media Partners Corporation, a leading producer of people skills and compliance training films and learning content, has released a new, streamlined version of its best-selling sexual harassment prevention training, Once & For All: Stopping Sexual Harassment at Work with a compliance guarantee. Media Partners now guarantees that the training complies with Federal Title VII … [More]
Phoenix Municipal Court to Require the Wearing of Masks
To provide guidance and direction in transitioning all Arizona courts back to full operations from the COVID-19 public health emergency declared in March 2020 by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona Supreme Court, the governing authority of all Arizona courts, has issued Administrative Order 2020-079. The order directs all Arizona courts to implement plans to prevent all, … [More]
Valley Behavioral Health Co. Virtually Connecting Youth at Critical Time
Magellan Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGLN), one of the nation’s leaders in behavioral health, today announced a virtual program called Stay at Home for MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) for youth ages 13-23 who have experience with mental health, substance use, juvenile justice and foster-care-related issues. In response to the novel coronavirus … [More]
Health and Wellness Company’s Philanthropic Efforts Recognize Local Heroes
Plexus Worldwide (Plexus®), a leading direct-selling health and wellness company, is proud to recognize the heroic work of first responders during the coronavirus crisis. To ensure officers and staff at local police departments have access to nutritious meals during this busy time, Plexus donated 1,480 bags of Lean Meal Replacement Shakes to the Mesa Police Department and … [More]
Honing Job Skills in this Unusual Market
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]
