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Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay

October 11, 2021 By FBN

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

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Charn McAllister, Daria Orozco, employment, Express Employment Professionals, labor shortage, Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, recruitment, retainment, Theresa Bierer, worker shortage

Goodwill’s ‘The Job Connection’ – Turning Potential into Employment

March 28, 2016 By FBN

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

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: employment, goodwill, Liz McGinlay

SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data

June 1, 2012 By techsuperadmin

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

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: bureau of labor statistics, Business, chief economist, Council, creation, employment, Entrepreneurship, household survey data, nonprofit advocacy, raymond j keating

SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers

July 9, 2011 By techsuperadmin

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

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: business confidence, Council, employment, Entrepreneurship, example job, low job, percent, Raymond Keating, small business owners, Survey

County Employee Workforce Practitioner of the Year

June 9, 2011 By techsuperadmin

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

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: career center director, community, county career center, Development, economic development initiative, employment, employment services program, independent learning center, member, work

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