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Participation in school sports and activities provides a sense of belonging and teaches students how to be part of a team.

Instagram has 1 billion monthly active users. Here are five ways to get more of them to engage with you:

Whether it’s a company presentation or a Sunday prayer, speaking to a crowd can be terrifying. Here are four helpful tools:

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

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The right company culture brings all types of people together to work cohesively no matter what the industry. Company culture is the personality of a business, so building a sense of community is essential to success.

Dealing with heart disease can be scary. Thankfully, the American Heart Association offers a variety of supportive services to those who might need it.

If you’re a young professional, it’s likely that retirement is the last thing on your mind. With so many unknown factors in a lifetime, it is vital to start saving early for retirement.

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:

How do entrepreneurs find work-life balance? There’s no easy answer.

The team at Thompson & Co. Public Relations always looks forward to the agency’s annual retreat to reflect on past…

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Recently, I had an employee tell me that her paycheck was not as important as the education we could provide her. As a business owner, you can’t afford to cut out employee development from your budget.

Last week I led a crisis training for a nonprofit leadership team. It’s my favorite activity in public relations.

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As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.

When you see T&C, you likely think of Thompson & Co. Public Relations. Within the agency itself, though, these letters…

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More than 1,000 people braved the ice-cold Goose Lake water for the Tenth Annual Polar Plunge in Anchorage last month.

The end of the year’s a great time to evaluate your business’ progress and set goals for next year. Start by looking at your current business plan. Is it up to date? Are you on track to meet long-term goals?

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:

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In recognition of his extraordinary efforts to support Alaska’s nonprofit community, the Alaska Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named GCI Senior Vice President of Consumer Services Paul Landes as the organization’s 2018 Outstanding Philanthropist.

As a true Alaska girl, I’ve sported my XTRATUFs proudly for decades. These boots represent the spirit of the Last Frontier in footwear form – tough, resistant, durable and not just ready for but built for hard work.

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To many, the holiday season is a time for celebration, reflection and family. It’s also a time to lend a helping hand to our neighbors. GCI is joining forces with Salvation Army Alaska this month to help further its mission to provide a broad array of social services to Alaskans who need a little help. This month, GCI will make a donation to Salvation Army Alaska for each new GCI TV, internet or wireless service subscription.

Show extra holiday spirit and give back while you’re giving this season:

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