Leading in Troubled Times Everyone loves a scapegoat. The financial crisis that started in 2008 is no exception. When share values plunged worldwide, companies closed and millions lost their jobs,…
The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly climbed to 12,000 on Jan. 26. Is this a sign of hope for our economic growth? The last time the Dow traded at the…
Give us a look ahead at Greater Phoenix’s major industries. The emergence of solar and renewable energy has been, and will continue to be, a big opportunity for us. We…
What are your top goals as chairman of GPEC? First, and foremost, my goal is to build on the momentum that Michael Bidwill, GPEC’s immediate past chairman, and Barry Broome, GPEC’s…
-In 2002, Steve Chucri was lobbying at the state level when the Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO position was presented to him. Chucri now uses his political and lobbyist…
As Arizona enters 2011, unemployment continues at about 9.5 percent, and according to one national ranking of commercial real estate site selectors, Arizona’s reputation as a business-friendly state continues to…
Today’s job market is scarce, and just as times have changed so has the way a resume is destined for either an interview or the round filing cabinet. According to…
The old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is still sound advice, but corporations today are taking employee wellness a lot more seriously than a daily dose…
While the job market in the Valley may seem bleak, job openings have arrived. The employer? PayPal. The relatively new PayPal customer service and operations center located in Chandler, Ariz.…
Anne C. Ruddy, president of WorldatWork, an Arizona-based professional association of human resources practitioners, has extensive experience leading and managing large organizations at the highest level. A talent innovator, she…
While we all expect quality health care to be available when it’s needed, our future could be flat lining. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, meager graduation and…
As higher fuel costs gobble up airline profits, the carriers are imposing new fees on passengers in an attempt to make up the difference. William A. Verdini, chairman of the…
