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Against the backdrop of the typical Sunset morning fog at the Ortega Branch Library, Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz, an arts and music teacher and former pet-shop owner, was sworn in on Thursday, her 29th ...

The U.S. Army's Supervisor Human Resources Orientation Course has been gaining significant traction as an essential training program for new supervisors transitioning into their roles. Recently, the ...

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Across organizations of all types, manager training is broken. To start, many managers don’t get any training at all. According to a 2018 study by West Monroe, a digital consulting firm, 59% of ...

In the dynamic landscape of today’s workplaces, the significance of building strong relationships between employees and their supervisors cannot be overstated. This symbiotic connection lays the ...

Alcaraz was appointed as supervisor for the Sunset District after former Supervisor Joel Engardio was recalled in a special election in September. He was the subject of voters' ire who were not ...

If navigating San Francisco government is a bit like running a zoo, it would help to have experience working with animals. Enter Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz. Mayor Daniel Lurie will appoint the 29-year ...