Tech Job Growth

Raytheon Missiles & Defense offers sign-on bonuses up to $50k for high-demand roles onsite in Tucson, Arizona

July 5, 2022

Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, is offering sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 for engineering and some finance roles onsite at the company’s Tucson location. For eligible finance positions, sign-on bonuses are available for those who have an active security clearance. For engineers, sign-on bonuses are available to those hired into qualified roles, regardless of current clearance status. However, bonus amounts are higher for individuals with active security clearances.

June 2022 TechCast | Exploring Arizona’s Entrepreneurial Support Hubs

July 5, 2022

The June 2022 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured startup ecosystem experts including Stephanie Bermudez, founder & CEO of Startup Unidos; Eric Smith, executive director of The University of Arizona Center for Innovation; and Diana Vowels, CEO of StartupAZ. These leaders joined Karen Nowicki, president and owner of Phoenix Business RadioX, and Steve Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, in discussing the statewide entrepreneurial support hubs that are helping to elevate technology-minded startup founders.

May 2022 TechCast | Proptech’s Role in Innovating AZ’s Real Estate Market

May 31, 2022

Subscribe to AZTechCast today so you never miss an episode. Arizona’s business-friendly environment, weather and affordability have made it a hot spot for tourism and inbound migration for decades. But in a post-pandemic world where an estimated 269 people are moving to Arizona each day, the real estate market is experiencing an unexpected surge in […]

For many in Arizona, back to work does not mean back to the office

May 27, 2022

Cronkite News A computer monitor square that lights green on the edges when he speaks has become Steven Zylstra’s de facto office. Zylstra is one of a sizable number of Arizonans who have yet to go back to the office two years after the start of the pandemic, opting instead to meet all his clients, […]

Qwick names company’s first chief people officer as rapid growth continues

May 20, 2022

Qwick, the leading staffing-as-a-service platform for hospitality businesses and professionals, has appointed Derek Johnson as its first Chief People Officer. Johnson joins at a time when Qwick is expanding employee headcount faster than ever. He will lead the company’s key human resources functions including Qwick’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging program. Additionally, Johnson is instrumental in building upon the company’s momentum in growth to attract and retain top talent and help Qwick become an even more people-focused and employee-admired company.

5 steps to improve your hiring processes

May 18, 2022

Whether it’s your internal process with HR, or your external process with your staffing partner, communication and efficiency are key to winning talent. Finding the right candidate is tough enough these days, so it’s critical that when you do, you’re prepared to move quickly. While there’s no foolproof method, following a few key steps at the start of the process will ensure greater success for all involved.

April 2022 TechCast | How to Hire Technology Talent More Inclusively

May 2, 2022

The March 2022 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s TechCast podcast featured e-commerce experts including Amory Borromeo, director of Technology Operations & Talent at Carvana; John Lott, founder & CEO of e-Commerce Industry Council and chief financial officer of SpearmintLOVE; Honey Olesen, director of operations at atmosol; and Brad Wheeler, senior director of Customer Strategy at Emerge. These leaders joined Karen Nowicki, president and owner of Phoenix Business RadioX, and Bianca Buliga, director of marketing + communications at the Council, in exploring technology’s role in discussing how small- to mid-sized companies can build e-commerce stores to gain a competitive edge and expand their businesses online.

Queen Creek is new home for high-tech battery facility

April 25, 2022

Queen Creek is set to be home to a battery manufacturing facility. A global battery producer for next-generation technologies, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced last month it is initially investing $1.4 billion to build its first ever cylindrical-type battery facility in North America. The amount of investment could grow further. The company expects that the new facility will be able to employ a few thousand people, with construction starting this summer and production commencing in 2024.

Our View: Semiconductors offer a chance for Arizona to play an award-winning role

April 1, 2022

If this is the preview, we can’t wait to see how the movie really turns out. We’re referring to congressional crafting of two versions of legislation that support investment in domestic semiconductor production.

March 2022 TechCast | Using E-Commerce to Expand Your Online Presence

March 25, 2022

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