
Dilemma of the Month: Are Career Goals Always Necessary? What if I’m Happy Where I Am?
The Evil HR Lady tackles the career ladder
If the goals aren’t meaningful to you, then they are just paperwork and extra tasks, and for what purpose? Let’s tackle this.
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STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RISING STRONGER TOGETHER: STOCKTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT INSPIRES GROWTH, ACHIEVES EXCELLENCE AND EMBRACES CHANGE
At Stockton Unified School District, education is more than academics — it’s about building strong relationships, creating meaningful opportunities and preparing students for a lifetime of success. SUSD continues to provide rich opportunities to grow and learn with students, families and staff.

Why Leaders Need More Than Just a Plan
An executive coach explains how to coach the heart of business
Managing exempt employees can be a bit complicated, as you want to balance work demands without overwhelming or taking advantage of your employees. Let’s get into it.

What Does Salaried Exempt Status Mean, Anyway?
Dilemma of the Month: The Evil HR Lady explains how to manage exempt employees
Managing exempt employees can be a bit complicated, as you want to balance work demands without overwhelming or taking advantage of your employees. Let’s get into it.
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Intech Mechanical Company, LLC
BUILDING PEOPLE, DELIVERING RESULTS
Intech Mechanical celebrated their 30th anniversary in May. The company was founded in 1995 by Rick Chowdry and for years, Chowdry, Gary Myers and Mike Friesen had been the company’s ownership.

Inside California’s Return-to-Office Battle
Five years after getting WFH orders, workers are rebelling against resuming cubicle life
Earlier this spring, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order
mandating that most of California’s 224,000 full-time state
workers should return to working in the office four days per week
starting July 1. The executive order has stirred passionate
debate, with local businesses in favor of the change and
organizations representing state employees adamantly opposed.

How Sacramento’s Young Professionals Forge Their Own Paths
Comstock’s was humbled by the high number of nominations we
received for our 2025 Young Professionals issue. In fact, we got
the most nominations ever. There are so many impressive rising
stars in our region, we thought we’d ask some of the nominees
their thoughts on leadership, how they spend their workday and
what advice they have for others who are just starting out.

Dilemma of the Month: My Gen Z Employees Want a 4-Day Workweek. How Do I Get Them to Back Off?
My younger employees are fixated on switching to a four-day
workweek. They send me articles about Scandinavian companies and
work-life balance. We cannot be competitive and switch to a
four-day model. And the older employees are fine with the
standard 40-hour workweek. What do I say to get them to stop
asking?
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RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
LOCAL ROOTS, LASTING IMPACT - RIVER VALLEY'S MISSION IN ACTION
In an era dominated by digital banking and faceless transactions, River Valley Community Bank is proving there is still a powerful place for personal connection and community commitment.
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![Pictured [L-R]: Sierra College Graduates Sierra Gartrell, Angel Ruano, Noelle Witcher, Mathew Gray with Superintendent/President Willy Duncan.](https://www.comstocksmag.com/sites/main/files/imagecache/tile/main-images/54566369638_7d820158b8_o.jpg?1751397897)
SIERRA COLLEGE
POWERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Now in his fourteenth year, Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan reflects, “I’ve always believed that community colleges are a region’s most powerful economic development tool.”