The Safety Corner: Rigging 101
Working with suspended loads is one of the most hazardous jobs. Sean Dewalt explains how proper training and certification of riggers can prevent injuries and lower insurance exposures.
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Strategic Onboarding
Onboarding must be designed to create momentum and instill confidence. Brian Walch shows how to help new hires contribute in meaningful ways as quickly as possible.
Worn but not Worn Out
Resale shopping is popular with all walks of life, not just bargain hunters. Learn about sustainable fashion at consignment clothing stores.
Buying a Business in Alaska
HOME | Posts by patricia Morales Buying a Business in Alaska Recently, a friend of mine, a certified public accountant (CPA), asked me to join him as a partner to buy a small, popular business. As a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor, I’ve had my...
The Safety Corner: Aviation Risk Management
Air travel in Alaska is essential, and crashes will happen. Sean Dewalt explains how to assess the risk so that employees complete each flight safely.
Striving to Thrive: Addressing Outmigration through Workforce Development
MTA is making efforts, through apprenticeship programs and community outreach strategies, to address the outmigration trend in Alaska that is affecting large and small businesses.
Five Shifts to Drive Teams Forward
Managers who hold onto habits too long will miss the moment to act. Brian Walch guides readers through a mindset shift.
Collaboration to Strengthen Alaska’s Food Economy
Guest author Leah Moss explores the Alaska Food Policy Council’s efforts to improve Alaska’s food system, making it healthier, more secure, and more self-reliant.
The Safety Corner: The Continually Emerging Risk of Wildfire
Wildfire exposure in Alaska has been an emerging risk for more than two decades. Sean Dewalt explains how Alaskans can take actions to reduce the severity of property losses.
Building a Relationship Network for Uncertain Times
Many professionals overlook the support and resilience that a well-built relationship network can provide. Brian Walch has tips for tending connections.