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• How the Arizona Builders Alliance reinforces the construction workforce - Read Article

  How the Arizona Builders Alliance reinforces the construction workforce

  2026-07-17T11:00:00-07:00

  The construction sector’s talent pipeline is straining under the pace of Arizona’s current economic boom. Even before the state’s recent growth spurt began, the industry was grappling with a concerning…

  
• ReadyTechGo initiative addresses need for manufacturing talent - Read Article

  ReadyTechGo initiative addresses need for manufacturing talent

  2026-07-17T10:30:00-07:00

  On May 14, Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) announced the expansion of the ReadyTechGo initiative to the Mohave, Coconino and Yavapai community colleges. “ReadyTechGo…

  
• Arizona Workforce Summit addresses talent pipeline challenges - Read Article

  Arizona Workforce Summit addresses talent pipeline challenges

  2026-06-15T08:20:00-07:00

  The 2026 Arizona Workforce Summit took place on June 9 and June 10 at the Mesa Convention Center, as leaders addressed Arizona’s talent challenges presented by the continued rise of…

  
• How ACEC Arizona shows students engineering’s unseen impact - Read Article

  How ACEC Arizona shows students engineering’s unseen impact

  2026-01-06T05:50:00-07:00

  Labor shortages in the construction industry are a well-documented issue — and for good reason. Talent Ready AZ, a strategic initiative created by Gov. Katie Hobbs, estimates that 20,000 construction…

  
• Why Suntec Concrete is investing in its own workforce - Read Article

  Why Suntec Concrete is investing in its own workforce

  2025-12-21T06:15:00-07:00

  Workforce development remains a top priority for the construction industry, with companies struggling to attract new employees as seasoned veterans settle into retirement. Educational institutions such as West-MEC, EVIT and…

  
• The legal rights and obligations of employers and employees in Canada - Read Article

  The legal rights and obligations of employers and employees in Canada

  2024-07-12T17:55:00-07:00

  For ending employment in Canada, it follows a complicated set of laws that manage the rights and duties for both employers and employees. To know these legal details is very…

  
• How to legally manage political talk in the workplace - Read Article

  How to legally manage political talk in the workplace

  2024-06-11T16:25:00-07:00

  As the 2024 Election approaches, Arizona, a state renowned for its swing state status and diverse political perspectives, can anticipate a rise in political speech in the workplace. Whether personal…

• Should a business treat their important employees any different to other employees? - Read Article

  Should a business treat their important employees any different to other employees?

  2024-05-23T09:00:00-07:00

  As a business owner, you already appreciate what a key asset your employees are. Any business can sink or swim based on the strength of its staff force, and investing…

  
• Is FTC’s noncompete agreement ban a turning point for workforce mobility? - Read Article

  Is FTC’s noncompete agreement ban a turning point for workforce mobility?

  2024-05-01T15:05:47-07:00

  On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cast a pivotal 3-2 vote to ban noncompete agreements, a decision impacting around 30 million American workers from various sectors, from…

  
• Can employers require employees to return to the office? - Read Article

  Can employers require employees to return to the office?

  2024-03-20T09:05:00-07:00

  The COVID-19 pandemic brought a unique shift to the world of work, with many organizations adopting work-from-home (WFH) policies to ensure business continuity and employee safety. However, as the world…

  
• Older workers are returning to the labor force - Read Article

  Older workers are returning to the labor force

  2023-01-10T10:05:30-07:00

  The December employment report was generally encouraging. Nonfarm payroll growth slowed modestly but remained solid with a 223K monthly gain, according to Wells Fargo. More importantly for Fed officials worried…

• Reevaluating pay structure: New Year guidance for businesses - Read Article

  Reevaluating pay structure: New Year guidance for businesses

  2022-12-11T09:00:06-07:00

  Recent pay transparency regulations across the United States highlight the value and impact of creating pay scales that define the hourly or annual salary range an employer reasonably expects to…