Latest HR Matters
The “New” Gig; The Flex Workforce
PeopleAK By Paula Bradison Paula Bradison, CEO | For more information call (907) 276-5707 or visit our website at PeopleAK.com. In several recent surveys and publications, it is well documented that business owners are searching for creative and unique staffing...
Addressing the Skilled Laborer Shortage
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: Although many attribute skilled labor and trade shortages in Alaska and the United States to the Great Resignation following COVID-19, it has unfortunately been an industry topic for over a decade.
Executive Recruitment and Finding Unicorns
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: More than ever before, the executive recruiting environment is changing. Attracting top talent is a topic many organizations are currently examining.
Solving the Great Resignation
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: Everywhere we look, we are talking about the great resignation. The question at hand is how do we get the right people for the right job, and how do we keep them?
Small Businesses Can Lower Healthcare Spend with Association Health Plans
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: There are exciting new health insurance options for small businesses in Alaska being offered through group association plans that allow smaller companies to access health insurance savings.
A Journey of Engagement Amidst Change
SPONSORED BY AES: While the recent worldwide pandemic plays out as a major economic influence, keeping our employees engaged and productive is more important and challenging than ever.
Preventing Builder’s Risk Claims
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: Although the perils to a building under construction are many, integrating preventive measures during the planning stages and implementing them in the field greatly decreases the likelihood of filing a builder’s risk claim.
Shifting the Mindset of Change in the Workplace
SPONSORED BY BRADISON MANAGEMENT GROUP: In order to support and facilitate informed decision making, individuals and teams needs to foster resilience.
Wellness—A Fading Trend, or Here to Stay?
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: Instituting a wellness initiative can increase employee engagement, raise morale, and attract talent.
Tackling the High Cost of Alaskan Healthcare
For business owners, increasing healthcare costs are squeezing out other investments and limiting growth opportunities. But it is not all bad news; positive things are happening too.
Q&A: Jeremy Field, SBA Administrator for the Pacific Northwest
Jeremy Field, regional administrator for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Pacific Northwest Administrator—which includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington—has been traveling Alaska this week.
Caring for More than Just the Bottom Line
Many small businesses are donating their time and money in manifold ways to support communities throughout Alaska.
Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.