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ROSEVILLE ELECTRIC
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The Way We Work: Kenny Pawlek
A glimpse into the daily life of the administrator at Shriners Children’s Northern California
Pawlek keeps that positive outlook through all aspects of managing the 800-employee operation. One secret to keeping a positive morale: lots of dad jokes.
Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Give an Employee a Religious Accommodation?
I need to encourage a manager to accept a religious accommodation
request, as it is reasonable, in my opinion. The employee, who is
Balinese Hindu, has requested a 10-minute prayer break at noon as
part of her religion.
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THUNDER VALLEY CASINO RESORT
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Stoel Rives, LLP
Shaping the Legal Landscape of Water Protection and Environmental Law
Stoel Rives LLP, an AmLaw200 firm, continues to make waves in Sacramento’s environmental law scene, particularly in water protection and environmental litigation. The firm has rapidly expanded its presence in California’s capital, adding seasoned attorneys to its roster to tackle the state’s complex water and environmental issues.
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?