Here’s What’s Changed as California’s New COVID Workplace Rules Go Into Effect
Updated COVID workplace rules go into effect today. Several of the changes increase protections for vaccinated workers.
Companies Can Benefit From Expanding Opportunities to Employees Without Degrees
SAFE Credit Union Senior Vice President Gina Olson proposes employers start hiring with a focus on skills over degrees. The approach, she argues, could increase diversity and uncover untapped potential.
Out of the Woods
Could biomass technology help reduce megafires and build a wood-products market in California?
The process of turning wood waste into fuel not only
represents a breakthrough in the biofuels industry, but also
helps to create more resilient forests that can better
withstand wildfire.
Startup of the Month: Expert IEP
App optimizes education plans for neurodivergent students
Davis-based tech company Expert IEP developed an app to help parents of neurodivergent students optimize their academic, behavioral, occupational and speech goals.
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Save Water (and Money) During the Drought
Efficient water use is an important step all of Sacramento needs to take to protect our water supply. Severe drought conditions have prompted the City of Sacramento to initiate a water alert. Residents and businesses are encouraged to reduce their water use.
Dilemma of the Month: Can I Make My Remote Workers Come Back?
Yes, employers can ask employees to come back to the office or
face termination — but should they?
Here’s What’s Ahead for California Businesses in 2022
Legislators may work on paid leave policies, employee data protections, farmworker elections, and more. There are ballot measure proposals that could impact businesses, and business groups will raise the issue of California’s unemployment insurance fund debt.
Lead by Example
Here are seven personal accountability qualities for leaders
By owning your circumstances, visualizing your goals and changing
when needed, you’ll find that success is yours for the taking.
These seven traits are vital to accountability in becoming a
champion leader.
Remote Work Is Here to Stay
So how do you keep your team productive?
In the new world, how supervisors work with their remote teams will be essential to business success, management experts and employers say.
Looking for Potential in 2022
Setbacks aren’t the exception, they’re the rule. Comstock’s president and publisher reflects on the challenges faced not only during the pandemic, but throughout a lifetime, and considers how they’ve strengthened her outlook.