Dilemma of The Month: Coaching An Inexperienced Manager
I’m in my 50s and the HR manager for a startup — about 80 people and the average employee is under 30. I’m dealing with a 20-something problem employee. She’s dramatic, often disrupting work with her grievances. Despite my recommendation, her manager (also young) won’t put her on a performance improvement plan over concerns it will reinforce the idea we have a toxic environment. What can I do?
On the Move
Is taller, denser housing near transit hubs right for the Capital Region?
City officials and developers are eyeing transit hubs for residential projects — but can it be effective in the Capital Region, which lacks the mass transit hubs of larger cities?
We Must Think Locally to End Homelessness
Homelessness is a societal tragedy, and in that sense it is like a fire, earthquake or flood. But it’s different, too. It’s a crisis that unfolds in slow motion.
Art Exposed: Jeff Musser
Jeff Musser was an artistic child who went on to graduate from the Art Institute of Chicago in 2000 with his bachelor’s degree in graphic design. He then spent two years at an ad agency in Chicago managing creative for McDonald’s Happy Meals. Despite a respectable salary, Musser was anything but happy.
Our Top 10 Stories of 2018
We at Comstock’s don’t do this very often, but in honor of the New Year holiday: We’ve made a top 10 list, to ring in 2019.
The Herb Column: How Commercial Landlords Protect Their Assets in the Age of Legal Bud
For building owners out to make money in the cannabis space, it’s not all roses
For landlords with the right commercial space, the green premium would seem to be cash-flow heaven.
Showcase Showdown
B Street Theatre hosts Sacramento premiere of National Showcase of New Plays
The next great American play may have premiered earlier this month in Sacramento, even if the show still hasn’t sold a single ticket.
Sakata Seed America Opens $18.5 Million Woodland Innovation Center
Not too long ago, when Sakata Seed America was looking to relocate some of its operations from Morgan Hill, there was an easy choice near Woodland.
Buzzwords: Digital Nomad
People who use telecommunications technologies to earn a living and conduct their lives in a nomadic manner
A true digital nomad must conduct their business in a way that they can access their assets from anywhere and still show up for the job — though “showing up”’ is open to a digital interpretation.
Allowing Seniors to Age in Place
New senior day center offers increased options for elderly
Sutter Health opened its new state-of-the-art Senior Care PACE medical and recreational complex in the River District on Dec. 10. The 45,000-square-foot space can accommodate a total of 1,000 patients per day.