Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Document an Employee’s Unethical Behavior?
Evil HR Lady explains why objective documentation is key when it
comes to “toxic” employees.
Photo Essay: Afghans Resettling in Sacramento
The Capital Region is home to more than 10,000 Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban. Comstock’s brings you a few of their stories.
Startup of the Month: AgriNerds
Mapping tool helps farmers track carriers of bird flu
In recent years, avian influenza (or “bird flu”) has been on a rampage, wiping out wild and domestic birds, disrupting the environment, and causing a shortage of eggs and poultry meat. The Davis-based startup AgriNerds aims to help farmers to identify potential risks and protect poultry against the threat of diseased ducks.
Is Education’s Future Safe — or Artificial?
Comstock’s president and publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson weighs in on the future of education with AI.
The Other J. Gregory
A late banker shares a name with a Sacramento Zoo rhinoceros. Coincidence?
Jan Gregory, a banker, passed away in May in Sacramento. Five days later, the front page of the Sacramento Bee announced that the Sacramento Zoo had acquired a rare white rhinoceros named J. Gregory.
Art Exposed: Jodi Connelly
Meet the artist who uses dirt to explore the connections between people and the environment
Burnout from a 10-year career working in the nonprofit sector in Brooklyn led Jodi Connelly to a creative breakthrough in her art practice.
The Evolution of Aesthetics
Women and men have a variety of ways to look their best in the Capital Region
When it comes to “having a little work done,” it’s all about perception. “I was actually one of those people who thought they would never do Botox in their life,” says Shawna Chrisman, nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics. “I just wanted to age gracefully.” But a product called Lattise — which she calls her “gateway” — changed her perspective on what that means.
Styling Sacramento
Capital Region fashion influencers share style secrets and spark joy online
A new wave of local fashion influencers are bringing years of
practical experience from the fitting rooms to social media to
create a unique brand of fashion therapy that recognizes the
inextricable link between the clothes we wear and our emotional
health.
As California Closes Prisons, State Spending Per Inmate Hits a New Record
CalMatters: California’s spending per inmate jumped steeply during the COVID-19 pandemic and it continued to increase despite recent cost-cutting moves, including Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent move to close three state prisons.
10 Strategies to Make 2024 Your Most Profitable Year Ever
A veteran business coach offers tips for the new year
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, the role of a leader is both thrilling and challenging. This year, it’s crucial for leaders to be armed with the right strategies to navigate the corporate landscape successfully.