Torique Bond had recently started a career as an outbound clerk when COVID-19 hit and he was laid-off from his job. Needless to say, Torique was disappointed. All he wanted was to work for a company he could grow with.…
Miguel Cortina is a true family man. He was willing to be in a job he didn’t love because it was the right fit for his family. You see, Miguel’s wife is in school and has classes during the day.…
Laci Dillard was born and raised in Globe, Arizona – about 80 miles east of Phoenix. Straight out of high school, she entered the world of corporate banking. Finding the work interesting, she made it her career for the next…
Everybody deserves a second chance. And Jose de la Rosa is making the most out of his. Jose was born and raised in Arizona, and for two years he did warehouse work, loading and unloading trucks in the Phoenix-Metro area.…
Maintaining a good work-life balance is really important to Jocelyn Walker. Especially since she has a family to support. She needs consistency and stability - as do her children. But she didn't always have that in her line of work.…
Larry Miles is a former Marine who had a well-established, successful production career in Wisconsin. He worked for the same employer for 16 years. It was more than a job for him – it was his home. But home wasn’t the same…
2018 is passing quickly. With half the year gone, it’s time to review local hiring trends in Phoenix. Which predictions from January are still on track, and which ones need to be revised? Here’s the outlook for the second half…
Sometimes one door closes so another one, a better one, can open. Valerie Hansen worked for a printing company for six years doing some customer service and project management work, and was finally taking on more bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities…
For the last few years, Brenda Gonzalez has primarily done part-time and seasonal warehouse work. When her latest job assignment ended, she was hoping to find a job that offered full-time hours. A friend of hers suggested that she reach out…
Morgan Wilson has had full-time employment in the customer service field since she was 16 years old. She has done everything from food service to call center work. “I love providing quality service and making companies look good. I also…
Stephanie Kirby was working in a warehouse where she did not feel valued. Even worse, she was struggling to pay the bills. She shared, “Even though I’d been with my employer for two years, I wasn’t given any opportunity for growth, or even a raise. My two kids and I were staying with my mom … Continue Reading
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How to Build a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion: 5 Focus Areas to Build an Inclusive Culture
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits and submitted to HRCI.
When: June 18, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
