The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every aspect of daily life around the world, including the United States. As spread of the disease shows no sign of slowing down, there is a steadily increasing concern in the United States regarding the health and wellness of not only our citizens, but the economy as well. In response, the United States Congress has been negotiating a historic stimulus package to address the havoc caused by the pandemic.

With unemployment at record lows, HR professionals are trying to punch up their benefits packages to entice and keep top talent. In the latest issue of AZ Business magazine, Elise Thorpe, a principal with Lovitt & Touché, shared some of the top employee benefits trends for 2020.

Technology has transformed how businesses operate – and the insurance industry is no exception. Forward-thinking ways of providing insurance and achieving savings, coined “insurtech,” represent the leaps and bounds insurance providers have made in our increasingly complex digital ecosystem.

The National Association of Women in Construction’s Phoenix Chapter, led by president Lisa Lavoie, celebrated Women in Construction Week on Tuesday by hosting a networking mixer to shine light on the incredible women within the industry.

As concerns about the COVID-19 continue to rise, many employers are left to wondering what they can do to protect their workforce.