The Way We Work: Brad Squires
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of Sacramento Venture Philanthropy, CEO of the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation and owner of Heirloom Acres farm
He’s sometimes crunching numbers in Excel, sometimes lugging sacks of potatoes and sometimes feeding hay to his cows. These are all wildly different tasks, but they’re all united by the same principle — giving.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Go Back to My Old Job?
I am considering stepping back from a managerial role to an
individual contributor role. I am burned out… When I think
hard, I just want to return to an individual contributor role and
stop being responsible for other people. Will I destroy my career
if I do this?
New Year, New Administration. What Can We Expect?
The Capital Region’s economy in the first half of 2025 should be unspectacular but steady, forecasters say
The apocalyptic tenor of the recent election made it seem disaster was inevitable no matter who won. But at least on the economy, the first half of 2025 should be a sigh of relief, letting most businesses stick to small ball.
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Marshall Medical. LOCAL EXCELLENCE. NATIONAL RECOGNITION.
MARSHALL'S INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP IS ELEVATING CARE IN EL DORADO HILLS AND BEYOND
With Marshall’s exciting expansion in El Dorado Hills on track to open later this year, President and CEO Siri Nelson took a moment to tour the progress on the new facility and to speak candidly about what she feels sets Marshall apart from other local health care entities.
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EL DORADO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EMPOWERING BUSINESSES AND PROMOTING EL DORADO COUNTY FOR ALL
The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2025. A dedicated staff and a board of directors guide the chamber, committed to its mission of supporting and promoting a strong, healthy and diverse business community to preserve the quality of life in El Dorado County.
The Way We Work: Lance Hastings
A glimpse into the daily life of the president and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association
His trick for handling this responsibility? It starts with a coop full of chickens.
‘Hushed Hybrid’ Trend May Thwart Return-to-Office Efforts
Companies are changing their work policies, but managers don’t always enforce them
Hushed hybrid is the latest trend that could impede a successful return-to-the-office strategy. What is hushed hybrid (or hushed remote)? It’s when managers overrule, dismiss or choose to not enforce the company’s return-to-office policies.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Tell an Internal Candidate He’s Not a Good Fit?
I just started at a new company a few weeks ago. We have an
internal candidate, Steve, for a position, and the hiring manager
does not want to interview him because Steve previously worked a
temp position in their office and made many mistakes that caused
many issues. The problem I’m having is that they never told Steve
there were issues with his job performance.
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SCHOOLSFIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
PARTNERING WITH AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE TO HONOR HARDWORKING AND DEDICATED STAFF
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, has enhanced its collaboration with American River College (ARC), a key institution within the Los Rios Community College District, through a generous donation that strives to recognize and support the hard work,
Tech Talent, Unleashed
What tech workers and employers need to know in a new era of productivity
The landscape of modern work is changing, particularly for technology workers. As the world emerges from the pandemic, a new breed of tech professionals is redefining the norms of employment, driven by a desire for flexibility, continuous learning and meaningful projects. Likewise, tech workers and employers may struggle to navigate a tectonic shift in productivity fueled by AI.