Strong Subnational Ties with China
China remains the largest customer of Alaska exports, and even if Beijing and Washington, DC are at odds, the state pursues its own trade ties.
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CMMC Compliance: It’s Actually Happening
Final phases of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification are being implemented this spring, so Joel Recane of Stratus Services explains the implications for government contractors.
The Focused Manager: Feedback to Give Back
Employees who receive regular, meaningful feedback are more engaged, so managers should become comfortable providing clear, actionable, and timely updates on individual performance.
Alaska’s Assigned Risk Pool
Columnist Sean Dewalt explains the assigned risk pool, which employers use it, and the tradeoffs for covering workers’ compensation.
Every Effort Counts in an Employee Misconduct Defense
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down four elements of an affirmative defense if (or when!) a safety inspector issues a citation due to unpreventable employee misconduct.
Mentorship: The Shoulders of Giants
Guest author Lincoln Garrick shares insights on mentorship in Alaska: how-to, best practices, what to avoid, and resources.
Three Steps for a Better Business
Individual resilience opens the door for team resilience, which opens the door for organizational resilience. Workplace coach Woodrie Burich explains how to improve each type.
The Focused Manager: Elevate Your Impact
Systems thinking makes managers more effective. Level up by considering the connections among personal, technical, operational, and complex systems.
Second Chance at Success
Convicts face challenges long after incarceration ends, not the least of which is finding gainful employment. Guest author Lincoln Garrick explores the potential in giving a second chance to Alaskans with a criminal record.
Reconstruction Costs: A Tricky Variable in Commercial Property Insurance
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down the trick to fully insuring commercial property: valuation tools to realistically measure reconstruction cost.