
How to Hire Effectively During the Great Stay
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 400,000 fewer people quit their jobs in April 2024 than in January 2023, initiating the era of the “Great Stay.” Counterintuitively, because fewer employees are leaving, employers have a smaller pool of candidates actively searching for jobs.

What Does a California Lobbyist Do?
Often referred to as the third house of the state legislature, lobbyists spend long days advocating for their clients
California is one of only 10 states that has a full-time professional legislature, and last year, companies and industries spent a record high $480 million on lobbying efforts in the state.

When the Sun Sets on the Golden Years
The hardship and high cost of caring for a loved one in decline
For eight weeks in the summer of 2023, Laurie Watkins took leave from work to be her mother’s live-in caregiver. She had joined what is often referred to as the sandwich generation — those who are caring for both their children and their aging parents.
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BUILDERS’ EXCHANGE OF SAN JOAQUIN
We asked some BXSJ members to share what makes BXSJ invaluable to them. From big companies to small companies, veterans of the organization to new members, they were happy to share.
Al Toccoli, Al Toccoli Construction – “For my company, the networking opportunities with other trades companies is one of my great benefits. I met the folks at Phoenix Roofing at a BXSJ event and now they’re the only roofing company I’m using these days.“
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MEDIC AMBULANCE
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF COMPASSION, INNOVATION, GROWTH AND SUCCESS
Now celebrating 45 years in business, Medic Ambulance’s story is rich with people, compassion, challenges, innovation, growth and success.
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Golden 1 Credit Union
EMPOWERING ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY THROUGH DEI PROGRAMS
Golden 1 Credit Union’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives align with their core value of inclusion that fosters belonging, equity and respect within their workforce and the community.

Death of a Briefcase
What happened to that most distinguished paper-carrier?
The Wall Street Journal declared the briefcase dead in 2007. What happened?

Life Is a Balancing Act
How to juggle financial security, mental wellness and relationships
When was the last time you felt fully engaged in most aspects of your life? Licensed clinical counselor and executive coach Christina Dyer shares how to get back on track.

A Day in the Life of Comstock’s Publisher
Winnie Comstock-Carlson describes an average weekday as this magazine’s founder, president and publisher (for 35 years).

The Way We Work: Caroline Beteta
A glimpse into the daily life of the CEO of Visit California
On paper it’s a dream job of nonstop travel, but the reality is that most days she’s stuck in her office until 7 p.m. Thankfully she has a secret weapon: white space.