Michael O’Brien joined Davis Wright Tremaine’s employment services team in Anchorage, coming from Perkins Coie, where he built a local and national practice that encompasses traditional labor, litigation, and counseling.
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.
The Alaska Work Matters Task Force reviewed and analyzed existing policies, practices, procedures, barriers, and workforce utilization data regarding the employment of people with disabilities in Alaska, producing a report that includes sweeping recommendations for legislation and for executive branch departments, agencies, and commissions.
Employers are compelled by regulations and their own moral standards to prioritize the health of their employees. For those employees whose work requires that they manage bad weather, remote worksites, aggressive wildlife, or other hazards, additional training can give them the tools they need to get home safe every day.
The law firm of Landye Bennett Blumstein (LBB) promoted attorney Anna Chapman Crary to the role of Partner.
At LBB, Thomas’ practice focuses on real estate transactions, business law, working with Alaska Native corporations, and other transactional work.
Thompson & Co. Public Relations (T&C) created a new executive position and promoted a team member to the leadership ranks.
Across the country, more than 6,000 companies have ESOPs, while Alaska has approximately 24, comparable to states with similar populations. But local experts except that number to grow with generational turnover.
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: More than ever before, the executive recruiting environment is changing. Attracting top talent is a topic many organizations are currently examining.
Green had already been developing content for social media prior to his decision to start Glacier Marketing Group, but he wanted to do more than just start a business, he wanted to build a brand.