As the national worker shortage is mirrored in Arizona, many employers are wondering how they can attract good people. Charn McAllister, a management professor at Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, says the pandemic delivered a one-two punch. “The losses suffered by most people reminded them of their own mortality and they had time on their hands to think about what mattered to them.” McAllister sees more employees who want to work for organizations doing good in … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
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Goodwill’s ‘The Job Connection’ – Turning Potential into Employment
The Job Connection at Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona offers a myriad of services at no charge to job seekers, but they all have the same goal – fulfilling Goodwill’s mission of “putting people to work” by connecting Northern Arizonans seeking jobs to local employers in need of a qualified workforce. The key to this initiative is the comprehensive support given to those who come to The Job Connection. We help them discover their potential, then help equip them with the knowledge and … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s ‘The Job Connection’ – Turning Potential into Employment
SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
Today, Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), released the following statement in response to the May employment data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to tell a mixed story on jobs and the U.S. economy. "The establishment survey pointed to an increase of only 69,000 in employment for the month of May, far below expectations and where job … [Read more...] about SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) issued the following statement on June's employment data, which showed an anemic 18,000 jobs gain. The U.S. Department of Labor also reported a downward revision (-44,000) in the job numbers for April and May. "The jobs numbers are not surprising given low business confidence, increased government costs, increased health coverage and energy costs and the fact that small business owners are not generating enough new or sustained … [Read more...] about SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers
County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year
Coconino County Career Center Director Carol Curtis is being recognized with the Workforce Practitioner of the Year award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). Curtis was honored by the AAED at their annual conference in Prescott, Arizona. Curtis has worked for Coconino County for 26 years, with 17 of those years as the Director of the Coconino County Career Center. During her tenure at the Career Center, Curtis was instrumental in providing employment and … [Read more...] about County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year
