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GILBERT CPAs
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES’ DIFFERENCES AND NEEDS ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS
Historically, public accounting has been a male-dominated field. However, today in the U.S., women represent nearly 60% of CPAs and about 40% of the industry’s leadership positions.
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LIONAKIS
COMPANY CULTURE ATTRACTS AND RETAINS TOP TALENT
A design firm focused on architecture, engineering and interior design, Lionakis boasts a 115-year history and continues today on the industry’s cutting edge with client services and company culture. In January, the firm welcomed Laura Knauss as their new president. She now oversees 185 people across four offices throughout California.
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PLACER COUNTY
THE POWER OF PLACER COLLABORATION
Women leaders are one of the reasons Placer County is California’s second-fastest growing county. These leaders are getting housing and infrastructure built, planning for the new Sacramento State Placer Center, addressing complex forestry management problems and creating workforce development strategies.
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BENDER INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
THRIVING TOGETHER: ELEVATING CLIENT SUCCESS THROUGH EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING
Founded 86 years ago with a mission of providing protection, superior service, and education, Bender Insurance Solutions remains a unique employee-owned, family-led commercial insurance and surety brokerage in the Sacramento region. In addition, the company is currently led by all women.
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BANK OF MARIN
CELEBRATING A DIVERSE TEAM WITH A SINGLE PURPOSE
Bank of Marin knows that establishing strong and lasting relationships with a wide-ranging group of clients starts with understanding each person and their unique business. It’s why it has built a team in Greater Sacramento that represents this diverse market at every level – whether it’s gender, culture, or socio-economic.
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From Steno Pads to C-Suites: We’ve Come a Long Way
In light of our Women in Leadership issue, Comstock’s President and Publisher Winnie Comstock-Carlson reflects on how far we’ve come.
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The Way We Work: Mercy Hospital President and CEO Lisa Hausmann
A glimpse into the daily life of a Dignity Health hospital executive
The roughly 900-employee, 106-bed hospital has gotten really good thanks in large part to Hausmann’s tireless work ethic, something she calls the “protected hour,” and a box of cookies.
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The World Needs More Builders
Five steps to better leadership in a changing culture
Leaders and the field of leadership are changing, as well as the world of work. We are shifting and transforming to attract and retain talent and create excellent organizational outcomes in volatile and unpredictable times.
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Evil HR Lady explains why objective documentation is key when it
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