Workforce Strategies

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.

Improving consultant retention

June 20, 2022

By: Paragon IT Professionals Have you seen an uptick in consultants leaving before their contract is complete? If so, you’re not alone – and for all the reasons we’ve already talked about – but what if you could take steps to help improve consultant retention? According to PROUnlimited’s Spring 2022 Labor Report, 50% of contingent workers who ended […]

Arizona Technology Council’s Q1 2022 Technology Impact Report reveals steady year-over-year growth across key industry metrics

June 16, 2022

PR Log The Arizona Technology Council released its Q1 2022 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report today. The report outlines the progress of the state’s technology sector across critical growth metrics and highlights diversity statistics within the industry. A key takeaway from 2022’s Q1 report includes a rise in technology industry investments, with venture capital funding increasing 162% since 2020 […]

Avnet & SciTech Institute partner to expand Chief Science Officers program in U.S. and internationally

June 16, 2022

InBusiness PHX SciTech Institute, an organization focused on enhancing and promoting the value and importance of STEM education, is pleased to announce it has partnered with global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet, Inc., to expand the footprint of SciTech’s Chief Science Officers (CSO) program to new locations in the U.S. and international. Avnet is investing in […]

GateWay partners with Greulich’s Automotive, brings new career opportunities

June 14, 2022

InBusiness PHX GateWay Community College is pleased to announce a new education and career partnership with one of Arizona’s largest automotive repair providers, Greulich’s Automotive Repair. This exciting new apprenticeship program will provide students with paid educational advancement through GateWay’s automotive program while also offering immediate employment opportunities to graduates of the program. With 18 locations […]

U.S. Space Force selects Arizona State University for partnership

June 10, 2022

InBusiness PHX The U.S. Space Force and Arizona State University signed an agreement here Tuesday making ASU the newest member of the service’s University Partnership Program. USSF Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Dr. Lisa Costa joined ASU President Michael M. Crow on the Tempe campus to finalize the agreement and to learn more about ASU space initiatives and […]

The Arizona Small Business Association announces AZBizCon, June 22

June 7, 2022

InBusiness PHX The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) proudly presents AZBizCon Expo of 2022, an in-person event on June 22 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Paradise Village Office Park in Phoenix, AZ. Registration to attend the event is available for free at asba.com/azbizcon. Hosted at Paradise Village Office Park, this half-day event will feature a trade […]

NAU’s smart bike technology can detect damaged pathways

May 27, 2022

AZ Inno A team of Northern Arizona University engineering students and professors has created a sensor that connects to a bicycle to detect dips and jolts in pathways, identifying pavement and dirt in need of repair. The prototype, housed in two small black boxes attached above the bike’s rear wheel, sends the information to an […]

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.

ASU, Salesforce’s Trailhead Academy join forces to close the digital skills gap

May 11, 2022

ASU News Digital skills have long been in the spotlight at Arizona State University as the institution prepares its students for the future workforce, and ongoing efforts between ASU and industry leaders ensure that Sun Devils have access to state-of-the-art digital platforms. One such established long-term partnership has been with Salesforce. As of today, ASU […]

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