Amazon warehouse workers in Phoenix and elsewhere worry about spread of coronavirus
Social distancing has led to a surge of demand for Amazon services. Warehouse workers in the Valley and many other locations are anxious to work in these facilities as hundreds of employees are working in close proximity.
How bad of a recession will we see in Arizona? The answers to these questions will be key
The impact of the coronavirus on the economy is difficult to gauge considering the disease has not hit its peak. Economists are trying to predict how bad the recession will be in the Valley and the entire nation.
Shelves still empty, weeks after initial 'panic buying'
The outbreak of COVID-19 drove people to panic buy items weeks ago. Many foods and paper products are still difficult to find in grocery stores, despite how often stores are stocking their shelves.
3 tips to avoid work-from-home burnout
With the sudden transition to remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, employers are worried about employee productivity. Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship Blake Ashforth recommends maintaining physical and social boundaries.
Arizona's PPE shortage better addressed with a centralized system, legislators say
The urgent need for personal protective equipment for health care workers is hindering the fight against coronavirus but, according to Professor of Supply Chain Management Gene Schneller, there are a variety of collaborative models.
‘Only 2 left in stock! Order now!’ But does it work?
Online retailers often alert customers that an item is going fast because it pushes customers to make a decision, but does it work?
My View: In real estate, it's no time for traditional thinking or actions
It's difficult to determine how the coronavirus will affect real estate without knowing how long the pandemic will last and its effect. Mark Stapp, executive director of the Master of Real Estate Development program, says it's severe and unlike anything we have experienced in recent times.
Congress on track to add $600 per week to jobless checks as claims break records in Arizona, US
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing the economy to shambles with 14K jobless claims filed by Arizonans in one day alone. This is the most first-time claims ever since July 2009 when 11,178 were filed in one week.
Jobless in Arizona
The unemployment rate in Arizona is increasing at an exceptionally high rate. With the closure of local businesses and cancellation of events, people are left jobless due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jobless claims jump 3 million in a week, Arizona mirrors national trend
According to numbers released by the U.S. Labor Department, unemployment rose to more than 3.3 million in the past week, which is an increase of 3 million over the previous week.