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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SBDC Finds New State Director at Sister Program CED
The new State Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center is Jared Reynolds, who moves in from down the hall, where he was Executive Director of the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development.
First Alaskans Institute Intern Returns as Communications Director
A former intern at First Alaskans Institute, Carissa Larson, returns to the statewide nonprofit advancing Alaska Native voices as its Communications Director.
Lawyer Chosen as 18th University of Alaska President
Matt Cooper, who was General Counsel for the University of Alaska until 2024, returns to the UA System as President, succeeding Pat Pitney after her retirement takes effect this month.
American Red Cross of Alaska Welcomes New CEO
The American Red Cross of Alaska named Bryce Sitter as Regional CEO upon the retirement of Tanguy Libbrecht.
HR Matters
Embracing Strengths-Based Development: Maximizing Team Performance
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: As the saying goes, every team is the sum of its parts. Different challenges and tasks require specific abilities.
The Importance of a Competitive Compensation Program
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: One of the most crucial factors in maintaining a thriving business is attracting and retaining top talent.
Engage By Strategy and Measure Outcomes
SPONSORED BY PEOPLEAK: Our Senior Consultant Team recently dedicated two days to conducting Strategic Planning, a crucial process that, like the plumber’s story, can easily be overlooked or neglected.
