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2025 National Business Trends Survey Report Now Available

Posted by: McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, November 25, 2024

The 2025 National Business Trends Survey is now available. This national survey is run each year by Cascade in partnership with the Employer Associations of America (EAA), collecting executives’ feedback and thoughts on the current and upcoming business year and trends. This year’s survey had 1,024 participating organizations from all 50 states.

Maximizing Compensation: The Role of Base and Variable Pay

Posted by: Lindsay Hill, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, November 18, 2024

Base and variable pay are two fundamental components of employee compensation that play a crucial role in attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent. While base pay provides a stable foundation, variable pay offers the potential for additional earnings based on performance. Understanding the importance and effective use of both can significantly impact an organization's overall success.

Detangling Oregon Leaves - Parental Leaves vs Pregnancy Disability Leave

Posted by: Mackenzie Cowan, HR Generalist on Monday, November 4, 2024

An employee tells you that they are having a baby and that they need to take time off both before and after the birth. What do you do? Is the leave covered under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) or Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)?

As with anything leave-related, it’s complicated.

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