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Study: Adults 55 and older face higher unemployment rates than mid-career workers

A study conducted by the New York-based New School, which examined unemployment since the beginning of COVID-19, has found that for the first time since the 1970s, older workers are facing higher unemployment rates than mid-career workers.

Coworking spaces need reworking post-pandemic

Arizona companies are gradually reopening. While some are keeping with the work-from-home model, many are returning to a coworking or open office model, which is good for workplace efficiency but tough to manage during the pandemic, according to Fred E.

How the pandemic is forging a new consensus on globalization

COVID-19 has led Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management Adegoke Oke to overhaul his lesson plan to include resiliency in addition to efficiency.

Can e-commerce save retail?

Professor of Marketing Ruth Bolton shares why digital technologies alone can't rescue retail. She explains that companies must integrate the digital, physical, and social aspects of shopping to satisfy the majority of their customers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on food supply chains

In a new article published in Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, agribusiness professors show how firms can increase their value by maintaining the flexibility to market fresh produce into either foodservice or retail channels.

Today’s leaders need clarity the most, 2020 Executive of the Year says

Chairman, President, and CEO of Carlisle Companies Incorporated D. Christian 'Chris' Koch describes the power of clarity in a crisis at the Economic Club of Phoenix event honoring him.

Experts suggest sticking to certain industries for holiday jobs amid the pandemic

Typically, the holiday season adds jobs to the workforce as companies hire extra employees to serve more shoppers and keep up with demand. This Christmas, it's anything but routine with COVID-19.

Hear from successful real estate entrepreneur

Jerry Coleman, co-founder of several Arizona real estate businesses, keynotes ASU event honoring him for Spirit of Enterprise Award.

U.S. economic growth slowing but encouraging, most accurate forecaster says

Ellen Zentner, chief U.S. economist of Morgan Stanley, delivered her 2021 predictions at a virtual event in her honor for winning the Lawrence R. Klein Award, regarded as one of the best-known and longest-standing achievements in the field.

Hear about the power of clarity in a crisis during live Zoom event

The 2020 Executive of the Year D. Christian "Chris" Koch, the chairman, president, and CEO of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, will speak at a virtual Economic Club of Phoenix event on Thursday, Oct. 22.