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2024 Member Appreciation Month Trivia Contest: Week 2

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2024 Member Appreciation Month Trivia Contest: Week 2 Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, June 10, 2024 Tags: Member Appreciation Month Welcome to week two of 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 two nights lodging at the…

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Member Appreciation Month is JUNE

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Member Appreciation Month is JUNE Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, May 20, 2024 Tags: Member Appreciation Month Members are the reason that Cascade Employers Association has existed for over 75 years. As a thank you for the ongoing support of over 600 Oregon and SW Washington employers, we are dedicating June to OUR MEMBERS! We have set aside the…

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Updated OFLA, PLO, and FMLA Forms and Policies for July 1st

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Updated OFLA, PLO, and FMLA Forms and Policies for July 1st Posted by Cascade Compliance Team, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Tags: Alert, Policies As a reminder, there are major changes coming to the Oregon Family Medical Leave Act (OFLA) beginning on July 1st. Specifically, OFLA will no longer include leave for a serious health condition…

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Benchmark Your Benefits: 2024 Northwest Employee Benefits Survey

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Benchmark Your Benefits: 2024 Northwest Employee Benefits Survey Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, May 13, 2024 Tags: Surveys Are you an Oregon or Washington employer looking to attract and retain top talent? In today’s competitive job market, offering a strong benefits package is crucial. But how do you know if your benefits…

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Level Up Your Leadership Game: Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor

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Level Up Your Leadership Game: Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, May 6, 2024 Tags: Leadership, Training Congratulations on your promotion to supervisor! Leading a team can be incredibly rewarding, but it also presents unique challenges, especially when you’re now managing former colleagues or even friends. At Cascade Employers Association, we…

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BOLI Clarifies OFLA Protections in Advance of the July 1st Transition

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BOLI Clarifies OFLA Protections in Advance of the July 1st Transition Posted by Cascade Compliance Team, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Tags: Alert, Compliance The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has issued temporary administrative rules addressing existing Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) claims for reasons that will no longer be covered by OFLA as of July 1,…

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Having Difficult Conversations About Pay – It’s Difficult, But It Pays Off

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Having Difficult Conversations About Pay – It’s Difficult, But It Pays Off Posted by Olivia Steelman, Compensation Consultant on Monday, April 29, 2024 Tags: Compensation “We can’t afford to give you a pay increase this year.” “Your work performance hasn’t met expectations, so you aren’t receiving a salary increase this year.” These are hard messages, both to…

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Embracing Diversity in the Workplace During the Holiday Season

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Embracing Diversity in the Workplace During the Holiday Season Posted by Daryl Dixon, Director of Equity and Inclusion on Monday, December 18, 2023 Tags: Communication, Policies The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. As offices across the globe prepare for festive decorations and year-end parties, it’s essential to recognize and embrace the diversity…

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Navigating Change Through Adaptive Leadership

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Navigating Change Through Adaptive Leadership Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, November 13, 2023 Tags: Change Management, Leadership In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s organizations, change is not just a possibility; it’s a constant. Whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or global events, change is an inescapable reality for businesses of all…

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Role Clarity and Accountability in the Workplace

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Role Clarity and Accountability in the Workplace Posted by Plummer Bailor, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, February 27, 2023 Tags: Performance Management Role clarity and accountability in the workplace are essential to ensuring that everyone understands their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Having clear roles and expectations helps to create a work environment that is organized, productive, and…

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How Often Should You Analyze Market Pay Data?

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How Often Should You Analyze Market Pay Data? Posted by Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, February 22, 2021 Tags: Compensation This is a question we get asked frequently. Typically, our recommendation on best practice is to formally analyze market data at least every three years, using multiple market sources. There can be many…

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Employer Obligations When Employees Work in Different State

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Employer Obligations When Employees Work in Different State Posted by Bethany Wright, SHRM-CP, PHR on Monday, February 15, 2021 Tags: Compliance The current pandemic has changed the way that we work in many ways. Since early last year, employers have been challenged not only with shutdowns and layoffs but also with learning to work in a virtual…

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