It’s no secret that our immediate surroundings tremendously impact on how we feel. Colors, materials, fabrics and lighting play a big part in creating an atmosphere or “mood” — something…
Holiday Office Outlook for 2011 The holiday office outlook for 2011 is merry and bright! According to CareerBuilder’s infographic, most workers have bonuses, parties, gifts and even cash to enjoy…
I spent several hours this week reviewing nomination forms for the Top Workplaces for Women in the Valley. It was refreshing to read that numerous Valley employers offer work-life programs…
The new kid on Arizona’s economic development scene is poised to shake things up. The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), a public/private entity, is not merely a name change, a rebranding…
Home Productivity: Just How Productive Are Telecommuters? CareerBuilder‘s recent survey says telecommuters are working longer hours now than in pre-recession times. And it’s no wonder why more people are working…
China Trade Deficit Causes 50,000 Lost Jobs In Arizona Since 2001, the trade deficit with China has made a major impact on the United States. 2.8 million jobs have been…
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is a global organization helping businesses and people by providing human connections to knowledge and ideas, relationships, and marketplaces. Here are the profiles of four people…
Face-to-face meetings are back: Despite teleconferencing and technology, study shows meetings that provide human contact — face-to-face meetings — are still relevant. As technology provides businesses with cost-effective means for…
Arizona Business Promotions: Arizona business is booming as important executives across the Valley are being appointed, promoted and honored. Major companies highlight their updates on essential leaders within their divisions.…
Space crunch Office Makeovers: Change in workplace dynamics has office tenants doing more with less If you think the recession is killing the corner office, you may be partially correct.…
Regarding employment trends, the sluggish recovery from the Great Recession has been better for men than for women, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Bureau of Labor…
WESTMARC CEO Change – When WESTMARC entered its 21st year this past January, an announcement was made that few members expected. Jack Lunsford, WESTMARC CEO for the past seven years,…
