There are dozens of public hearings and citizens can file their own capital requests. Alaska does a good job of tracking the major projects it undertakes. C Alaska has made significant advances in its hiring process through the implementation of Workplace Alaska, an online hiring system. In the past, the state depended on established lists of qualified applicants, which were often out of date. With the new technology, applicants self-screen as to whether they fit minimum and desirable qualifications before they apply.
Managers can easily obtain a list of candidates who best match the job description.
Unfortunately, recruitment has not kept pace with the hiring technology. The state has a very high turnover rate and a sagging salary structure, and there is increased urgency about the worker shortage. As in other states, this shortage has hurt HR itself. With many high-level personnel management positions open for months on end, some impressive recruitment initiatives planned a couple of years ago were stalled last year. The legislature hasn't been particularly receptive to dealing with the state's pay and recruitment problems, but the director of personnel has begun a work-force planning effort, and hopes the information she's gathering will help educate legislators.