
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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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?

New Year, New Administration. What Can We Expect?
The Capital Region’s economy in the first half of 2025 should be unspectacular but steady, forecasters say
The apocalyptic tenor of the recent election made it seem disaster was inevitable no matter who won. But at least on the economy, the first half of 2025 should be a sigh of relief, letting most businesses stick to small ball.
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Marshall Medical. LOCAL EXCELLENCE. NATIONAL RECOGNITION.
MARSHALL'S INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP IS ELEVATING CARE IN EL DORADO HILLS AND BEYOND
With Marshall’s exciting expansion in El Dorado Hills on track to open later this year, President and CEO Siri Nelson took a moment to tour the progress on the new facility and to speak candidly about what she feels sets Marshall apart from other local health care entities.
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EL DORADO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EMPOWERING BUSINESSES AND PROMOTING EL DORADO COUNTY FOR ALL
The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2025. A dedicated staff and a board of directors guide the chamber, committed to its mission of supporting and promoting a strong, healthy and diverse business community to preserve the quality of life in El Dorado County.

The Way We Work: Lance Hastings
A glimpse into the daily life of the president and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association
His trick for handling this responsibility? It starts with a coop full of chickens.