In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining talented employees is paramount for organizational success. Yavapai County is no exception. This article, with insights from the Yavapai County Workforce Board, delves into the significance of worker retention in Yavapai County. It explores factors that influence retention rates and proposes potential solutions to address any identified issues. Factors Influencing Worker Retention Several factors contribute to worker retention in … [Read more...] about Examining Worker Retention in Yavapai County: A Crucial Element for Organizational Success
Teri Drew
Understanding Labor Market Trends in Yavapai County
Yavapai County has its own unique labor trends and characteristics. General information about labor trends in Yavapai County are based on historical information from September 2021 to the present. Yavapai County has a diverse economy, with multiple sectors driving employment. Some of the significant industries in the region include health care, tourism, education, government, retail, construction and manufacturing. The healthcare sector is a major employer in Yavapai County. The county has … [Read more...] about Understanding Labor Market Trends in Yavapai County
Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in the workplace can identify local role models they can talk to, observe in action and learn from. “Leaders become mentors for others and impact future growth,” said 2022 ATHENA recipient Teri Drew, … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Recognizing the Value of Customer Service
As I onboard individuals at the office, one of our first conversations is about the importance of customer service. I always describe myself as their customer; regardless of their position, I also count them as my customer. In my view, positive work culture and job satisfaction begin and end with mutual respect, and our employees need to know that we as administrators share in that responsibility. When we demonstrate a positive internal customer service environment, our team easily relates … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Value of Customer Service
Recognizing the Rewards of Skills-Based Hiring
Recently, my long-term executive assistant notified me that she was retiring and relocating to another state to be close to family. She is literally my “right arm” at the office and works diligently to serve our many committees and boards across Northern Arizona. We are a well-oiled machine, and together, we accomplished much success. I started the search for her replacement and a finance position almost eight weeks ago. The pay for this executive position is above the average wage for … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Rewards of Skills-Based Hiring
Workers Remain in High Demand
Workers are still in high demand and the competition continues to be fierce.The Yavapai County employment rate is at 97.3% and the unemployment rate is at 2.7%, which, by most definitions, equals full employment. Since the pandemic, Yavapai County has had disparity between the number of jobs in demand and the number of workers actually seeking employment. Employers in our area have been creative and innovative in their quest to attract and retain workers. Some examples of creativity and … [Read more...] about Workers Remain in High Demand
Welcoming Retirees Back to the Workforce
Many of us have seen the movie “The Intern,” where a retired gentleman seizes a chance to go back to the workforce as a senior intern. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skills, work ethic and dedication, and quickly becomes an invaluable team member. This fictional movie has become a reality for so many retirees returning to the workforce. Retirees have a variety of reasons to return to work. Post-pandemic, many individuals are looking to find a rewarding job opportunity that will make a … [Read more...] about Welcoming Retirees Back to the Workforce
New Year, New Career, New Focus
As we begin 2023, it is a good time to reflect on the past year as a benchmark to set our sights for planning innovative economic strategies. Yavapai County began 2022 with a labor force of 106,288 (ages 16+). Active employment was 103,202 – a difference of 3,086 (unemployment). The official January 2022 Unemployment Rate was 2.9%. Fast-forward to the latest data available as of this writing – the October 2022 labor force increased to 108,343 (+2,055), but the actual employment only … [Read more...] about New Year, New Career, New Focus
Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
Among a sea of fancy hats and fine china, more than 150 community members came out in style to celebrate women in leadership during the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Awards High Tea, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. With a standing ovation, the crowd honored Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Regional Director Teri Drew as the 2022 Prescott-Area ATHENA. In receiving the award, she recognized the support of her husband and high school … [Read more...] about Teri Drew Honored with Prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award
Going Back to the Workplace
Since the pandemic, we have seen the pendulum swing from the “Great Resignation” to the “Great Retention.” Now we are experiencing the “Great Return!” There are two sides to every coin – the front and the back. The front side of the “inflation coin” is the most obvious side that everyone talks about, such as the high prices at the grocery store and the gas pump. However, the back side doesn’t get as much attention, but it’s just as important – inflation is driving workers back to the … [Read more...] about Going Back to the Workplace