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If you’re looking for historical and projected data on pay adjustments, Cascade’s 2022/23 Salary Budget Survey report is what you need!  Now available for purchase, this is a great source of information for both actual 2022 and projected 2023 pay adjustments, including variable pay increases. With recruitment and retention continuing to be a primary business concern, and with inflation continuing to affect cost of living, making sure you are using current pay increase rates is more important than ever.

Not only is it true, but it can also often be a cost-saving benefit option. Through its sponsored Pacific Northwest Employers Life, Health Insurance Trust, Cascade recently partnered with Nonstop Health™, bringing a unique health plan option to Oregon employers and their workforce. The plan pays all employee upfront out-of-pocket healthcare costs including copays, coinsurance and deductibles.

Did you know that 78% of Cascade’s new members plan to work with us on their handbook in the next 12 months? AND did you know that this is the most popular time of year organizations get things updated? Makes sense, really. Many new laws take effect on January 1 each year so getting that handbook updated usually becomes a priority this time of year. 

Are you setting goals this year? Not the New Year’s resolution kind. The kind that are tied to the ongoing strategy of your company or organization. The goals that make a difference in the way your team members connect to and engage with that strategy. The week-to-week conversations about stretching to achieve. The kind of goals that empower the individual. These conversations, done well, are one of the crucial elements in making performance conversations energizing and enjoyable. What could go wrong?

Cascade is partnering with the Employer Associations of American (EAA) to conduct the 2022-2023 National Business Trends Survey. This survey compiles data on national, regional, and local business trends, covering issues such as staffing levels, hiring practices, cost-cutting measures, and business outlooks. This year includes topical questions on recent business concerns, such as inflation and recession planning, remote work practices, and recruitment/retention challenges.