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Pay Conversations Are About More Than the Number
Pay Conversations Are About More Than the Number Posted by Lindsay Hill, Director of Compensation Services on August 3, 2026 Tags: Compensation conversations are often one of the most uncomfortable parts of being a manager. Whether an employee is receiving a pay increase, asking why their raise was smaller than expected, or wondering how their…
Read MoreMy Employee Exhausted Their Protected Leave. Now What?
My Employee Exhausted Their Protected Leave. Now What? Posted by Mackenzie Cowan, HR Consultant on July 27, 2026 Tags: Leave Laws Oregon has many laws that provide employees with protected leave, meaning that employees are entitled to be restored to their former job once they return. These laws have a limit on the amount of…
Read MoreWhy Smart Employers Are Rethinking How They Invest in Training
Why Smart Employers Are Rethinking How They Invest in Training Posted by Carolyn Culley, Director of Learning and Development on July 20, 2026 Tags: Training For most organizations, professional development works something like this: an employee identifies a course they need, a manager approves it, someone processes the registration, an invoice arrives, and the cycle…
Read MorePlanning Next Year’s Compensation Budget? Get the Data You Need by Participating in the 2026/27 Salary Budget Survey
Planning Next Year’s Compensation Budget? Get the Data You Need by Participating in the 2026/27 Salary Budget Survey Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager, on July 13, 2026 Tags: Compensation, Surveys Compensation planning is easier and more credible when it is grounded in timely, reliable market data. The 2026/27 Salary Budget Survey is…
Read MoreClarity: The Heart of an Effective Compensation Philosophy and Strategy
Clarity: The Heart of an Effective Compensation Philosophy and Strategy Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant on July 6, 2026 Tags: Compensation A compensation philosophy and compensation strategy are foundational elements of an organization’s compensation program, but their effectiveness depends on one critical factor: clarity. Employees are more likely to trust, value, and engage with…
Read MoreThe Power of Prioritization
The Power of Prioritization Posted by Trudy Hylemon, Senior HR and Leadership Consultant on June 29, 2026 Tags: Leadership For many leaders, time often feels like the scarcest resource. Between back-to-back meetings, endless emails, urgent requests, and tackling daily responsibilities, the hours in the day seem to vanish. You may find yourself racing the clock…
Read More2026 Member Appreciation Contest: Week 4
2026 Member Appreciation Contest: Week 4 Posted by Cascade Employers Association on June 22, 2026 Tags: Member Appreciation Month It’s Member Appreciation Month at Cascade. Participate in our final weekly Trivia activity to earn additional entries (1 per week) in our month-end raffle drawing for valuable prizes, including a grand prize designed to reward you…
Read More2026 Member Appreciation Trivia Contest: Week 3
2026 Member Appreciation Trivia Contest: Week 3 Posted by Cascade Employers Association on June 15, 2026 Tags: Member Appreciation Month It’s Member Appreciation Month at Cascade. Participate in our weekly Trivia activity to earn additional entries (1 per week) in our month-end raffle drawing for valuable prizes, including a grand prize designed to reward you…
Read More2026 Member Appreciation Trivia Contest: Week 2
2026 Member Appreciation Trivia Contest: Week 2 Posted by Cascade Employers Association on June 8, 2026 Tags: Member Appreciation Month It’s Membership Appreciation Month at Cascade. Participate in our weekly Trivia activity to earn additional entries (1 per week) in our month-end raffle drawing for valuable prizes, including a grand prize designed to reward you…
Read MoreWelcome to Week One of Member Appreciation Month!
Welcome to Week One of Member Appreciation Month! Posted by Cascade Employers Association on June 1, 2026 Tags: Member Appreciation Month Our Membership Trivia activity is just one of many ways you can earn entries in our month-end drawings, including a Grand Prize of an $850 Airbnb gift certificate plus a $150 DoorDash gift certificate.…
Read MoreStay Competitive in 2026: Share Your Benefits Data and Gain Valuable Market Insights
Stay Competitive in 2026: Share Your Benefits Data and Gain Valuable Market Insights Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on May 18, 2026 Tags: Surveys Employees continue to expect more from their benefits packages, while employers face growing pressure to keep those offerings affordable. At the same time, organizations know that strong benefits…
Read MoreMember Appreciation Month is Almost Here and It’s All About You
Member Appreciation Month is Almost Here and It’s All About You Posted by Cascade Employers Association on May 11, 2026 Tags: Member Appreciation Month For more than 75 years, Cascade Employers Association has been built by members who show up, engage, and invest in doing HR the right way. Because of you, we’ve grown into…
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