The new frontier of union busting
A state representative has a plan to force local public entities to vote on what the Legislature couldn’t last year: whether to stop the automatic deductions from public employees’ paychecks for union dues.
Darcy Olsen: ‘We sue government, so there’re lots of angry phone calls’
Darcy Olsen is president and CEO of the Goldwater Institute What is the mission of the Goldwater Institute≠ Our mission is to protect and strengthen liberty at the local level.Do... […]
Steve Gervais: There is no such thing as a ‘typical day’
What is a typical day like for you≠There is no such thing as a ‘typical day’ when representing the state’s largest public utility. From the Capitol to City Hall the... […]
Answers to your employment questions!
In recent years, the state has attempted to attract high-tech firms to locate in Arizona. To what degree has the state achieved this goal? Do you find a higher demand... […]
Lisa Esquivel: ‘Our monthly average of résumés is 4,226, which breaks down to approximately 352 résumés and/or applications per day’
In general, how does the recruitment process work in Phoenix≠When submitting applications (including résumés and cover letters) to the city of Phoenix, applicants must specify the job for which they... […]
Allison Eckert: ‘Changes…have resulted in some types of jobs
In general, how does the employment process work for Coconino County≠ The Human Resources Department supports the county’s mission to create and maintain a culture of exemplary public service. Our... […]
‘We can fill just about any position in just about any industry’
When should a job seeker turn to the services of a staffing agency≠ Anytime is really a good time. Whether you are currently working or seeking employment, staffing agencies have... […]
Mike Arnold: ‘Attention to detail is critical to most jobs at the county.’
Michael S. Arnold, MBA, SPHR, is the human resources director for Pinal County In general, how does the employment process work for Pinal County≠When vacancies occur in county departments, the... […]
Bill Hansel ‘We receive approximately 18,000 applications each year and fill approximately 100 openings each month’
Bill Hansel is the Pima County Human Resources Division manager, where he oversees the Recruitment, Selection and Employment Rights Divisions. In general, how does the recruitment process work for Pima... […]
Dana Newell: ‘We’re the only college of public programs in the country’
Dana Newell is the director of Student and Academic Affairs for Arizona State University College of Public Programs in downtown Phoenix. What are the advantages of having Arizona State University’s... […]
Michele Marinaro: ‘Don’t underestimate the power of interpersonal skills’
Michele Marinaro is the attorney recruiting manager in Greenberg Traurig’s Phoenix office. She has more than 20 years of experience in law school and lateral recruiting. You are a recruiter... […]
Kelly Dunn: ‘Often we find companies lack two-way communication.’
Kelly Dunn is the program/event manager for BestCompaniesAZ, a Valley-based human resources consulting firm. You describe your business as a human resources consulting firm. What does that mean≠Essentially, our company... […]