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As recent graduates pour into a workplace brimming with older employees, cross-generational dynamics are rife with age stereotypes. But are these stereotypes scientifically valid? A new study by the international training and consulting firm AchieveGlobal found they are not.

“Success is the feeling you get when you accomplish your priorities,” according to Keith Gibson, President of IntegrityLogistics. I attended his talk in Portland, where he shared insights about living your values rather than falling into others’ vision of success.

Part 4 of the the Employee Engagement series by Jenna Reed. Asking your employees to tell you what they really think about their job and your workplace can be unnerving.

I love it when a member asks, “Now remind me, what are the benefits of membership in Cascade”?  I see that statement as an opportunity to share something that I know every employer can use:  resources to help develop their organization into a great employer.

Earlier this week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) settled a case involving an employee who was terminated after posting derogatory comments about the company on Facebook.  It’s probably not nice to admit this, but I’m a little disappointed this case settled (although I figured it would) ...

Part 3 of the the Employee Engagement series by Jenna Reed. Now that you’ve decided to conduct an Employee Engagement Survey, there are a few things to consider.

Can an employer reassign an employee because her pregnancy might offend someone?

There is so much buzz about employee engagement, so let’s break it down in to something we all can understand.  In general, employee engagement is a positive attitude held by employees towards the organization and its values.

Before we talk about what employee engagement looks like, there is one thing you need to know. Employee engagement and employee satisfaction are not the same.

It’s time to make sure your internal hiring practices are dusted off and up-to-date. Studies show that companies that provide employees with opportunities to learn and grow have higher employee retention and satisfaction. A structure and well communicated internal posting and hiring process is the key to success.

Lately we’ve seen an uptick of inquiries with respect to 401(k) plans, specifically around benefit eligibility requirements when writing policies for employee handbooks.