Right Moves
Welcome to Right Moves! Every day in the 49th State Alaskans are finding new positions, moving up the ranks at their current employer, or pursuing professional development through ongoing education and certifications. We’re pleased to share all of this positive career movement, so here you’ll find Alaska-based job hires, promotions, and professional certifications.
And since people are the foundation of every business, in HR Matters we’ve asked local experts to offer their guidance on human resource trends, issues, and best practices, as well as listing articles from around the state about what businesses—and their employees—are doing to keep the focus on the people.
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Ex-Eklutna CEO Becomes ANVCA Executive Director
The Alaska Native Village Corporation Association hired Curtis J. McQueen, former CEO of Eklutna, Inc., as Executive Director.
New Market Manager for Alpha Media’s Alaska Radio Stations
The seven Anchorage and Wasilla radio stations owned by Oregon-based broadcasting chain Alpha Media have a new Market Manager, Nikki Hilton.
Doyon, Limited Expands Leadership Role for Arctic IT Boss
Doyon, Limited is adding its Maryland subsidiary designDATA to the portfolio overseen by Arctic IT President and GM Tom Mercer.
Wright Steps Up as AEDC Interim President and CEO
While the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation conducts a national search for a successor to Bill Popp, the organization’s vice president Jenna Wright is filling in as Interim President and CEO.
HR Matters
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?