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Dilemma of the Month: Does the Fair Chance Act Mean I Have to Hire Criminals?
Evil HR Lady shares how to protect employees while following California’s new law.
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CASA EL DORADO
Established in 1992 by Judge Patrick Riley, CASA El Dorado
has been providing support, empowerment and a voice for
abused, neglected at-risk community youth and families for
over 30 years. The heart of their program is the Court
Appointed
Special Advocate (CASA), a specially trained and supervised
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ELK GROVE FOOD BANK SERVICES
FILLING THE NEED AND FEEDING THE HOPE
Founded in 1974 to support Elk Grove’s food insecure neighbors in need, Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) today is more critical to Elk Grove and surrounding populations than ever.
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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO THRIVE
With regional roots back to 1933, Goodwill Industries of
Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada today has
39 locations and nearly 2,000 employees across their
territory. This nonprofit employment social enterprise’s mission
is to
help people with disadvantages achieve self-sufficiency.
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Fondly Remembering the Good Ol’ Days
It was the age of the milkman, the gas attendant and free paper bags. Comstock’s president and publisher reminisces about a simpler time before all the automation.
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Western Placer Waste Management Authority
CREATING A LOCAL CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLACER COUNTY’S FUTURE
Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) has been creating solutions and transforming waste into a resource since 1978.
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Business Book Review: ‘Going Remote: How the Flexible Work Economy Can Improve Our Lives and Our Cities’
As a residual effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world experienced an unprecedented shift in workforce practices. As office doors closed and the digital realm beckoned, millions of American workers embarked on an unexpected journey into remote work.
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Dilemma of the Month: What Happens When a Leader Gets Demoted?
I have an employee, Jeff, who is high up in his role at a very large company. He is among the top leaders of the organization. However, he is being slightly demoted due to his behavior and inability to meet the expectations of the role.
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BULLARD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
BRINGING MILITARY PRECISION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Founded in 1987, Bullard Construction, Inc. focuses on multifamily affordable housing, federal, state and municipal contracting, and private sector tenant improvements. Headquartered in Citrus Heights, this general contracting firm works with clients throughout California and several other states.
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What Does Real Prison Reform Look Like?
Comstock’s president and publisher argues the benefits of inmate education programs.