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PLACER TITLE
WELCOMING LONGTIME LEADERS TO NEW ROLES
Placer Title is a longtime industry leader in the Sacramento region, with success built on company culture and the knowledge and experience of its people.
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COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
BUILDING ON SAC STATE’S LEGACY OF EDUCATING LEADERS AND INNOVATORS
David Villanueva exemplifies the success and impact of Sacramento State graduates through the building of his significant career in government, first with the State of California and ultimately with the County of Sacramento.
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The Way We Work: Tony Tavares
A glimpse into the daily life of the director of Caltrans
His trick for listening to all those voices? He starts every day in the middle of the night.
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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Empowering Our Community: Goodwill’s Message of Opportunity
Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada serves as a beacon of empowerment and community support through its Mission Services initiatives. In 2023, Goodwill provided over 16,944 life-changing services to members of our community.
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Dilemma of the Month: Can the Boss Take Zoom Calls in the Shower?
Obviously, no. But getting him to behave may require an
attorney.
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The Dangers of Fake Applicants
How businesses can protect themselves from deepfakes and other scams
Many job applicants are growing savvy to the risks of job scams, which reach 14 million people each year, according to the Better Business Bureau, and mine sensitive information like one’s Social Security number. Fewer businesses are aware that they can be the target of job scams, too.
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CENTURY COMMERCIAL SERVICE
CELEBRATING A 40-YEAR LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AND GROWTH
Century Commercial Service is celebrating 40 years of excellence and growth, providing commercial property managers and owners with outdoor lighting maintenance and LED upgrades as well as electrical, plumbing and mechanical contracting services.
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The Way We Work: Kim Pacini-Hauch
A glimpse into the daily life of Sacramento’s top Realtor
Pacini-Hauch’s secret? “I answer the phone,” she says, adding that clients are routinely surprised that she always picks up or calls them back immediately, no matter when.
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Dilemma of the Month: Can Someone Work Two Full-Time Jobs?
Evil HR Lady says it’s a fine line for hourly employees, but
it’s not illegal.
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Notes From the Field as a Mother in Leadership
10 parenting tricks that also apply to the workplace
Being a mom teaches you everything you need to know about being a business leader.