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PLACER COUNTY
FORGING THE FUTERE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
“Placer County is embracing a bold, collaborative approach to workforce development — one that recognizes the region’s future depends on the strength of its people,” says Gloria Stearns, Placer County economic development and housing director.
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Gilbert CPAs
BEYOND THE NUMBERS: CULTIVATING CAREERS AND COMMUNITY
At Gilbert CPAs, the commitment to excellence goes far beyond the numbers. This firm stands out by investing deeply in its employees, fostering an environment that feels more like a community than a typical workplace.
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Bank of Marin
NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CREATES TOMORROW'S LEADERS
Leadership isn’t a skill we’re born with, but one that is developed through experience, opportunity and mentorship programs like Bank of Marin’s Commercial Banking Mentorship Program.

Opinion: We Overcame Disabilities, Addictions and Trauma. Now We’re Fighting to Save Our Jobs
CalMatters: I’m one of 60 people who clean the California Medical Facility in Vacaville. Our jobs, which we got through PRIDE Industries, have given us purpose, dignity and steady paychecks that help us pay rent, buy groceries and care for our loved ones. Now all of that is a risk.

AI Supercharges Talent Acquisition for Recruiters
How interview chatbots and other tools help employers find the right candidate
The job search is tedious on both ends. Depending on the size of the company, employers might sift through thousands of resumes to narrow down the field and find a single hire. It was a matter of time before technology came to the rescue.

Going Back Is Hard to Do
How to navigate contentious WFH takebacks
Certainly, many employers are recognizing the business benefits of people working together in an office at least a few days per week, but widespread employee protests have shown that implementing that return is going to be an uphill battle. So what do you do as an employer who’s ready to make that call? And what rights do you have if your boss wants you back in a cubicle?

Dilemma of the Month: How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome?
I have always had a bit of imposter syndrome, but now it is at an
all-time high after changing industries. My strengths are not
what this organization needs, but finding another job is very
difficult. What should I do?
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Sacramento County Office of Education
SCOE IS INNOVATIVELY GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is transforming schools into centers of wellness by growing the next generation of educators and mental health professionals — two essential fields needed to reduce systemic barriers in schools.
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Republic Services
COMMITTED TO SERVING THE ELK GROVE COMMUNITY
Republic Services has been the exclusive residential solid waste hauler for the City of Elk Grove since 2004. Over the past 20-plus years, Republic has successfully partnered with the city through continued expansion, economic growth and waste-related regulatory changes.
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Physician Association of California (PAC)
EXCLUSIVELY ADVOCATING FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
In California’s evolving health care landscape, patients are increasingly drawn to personalized care, direct access and strong community connections. This is the domain of independent physicians and small group practices, now united under a single, powerful voice: the Physician Association of California (PAC).