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Equal Pay Day 2024
on Monday, March 25, 2024
Equal Pay Day is the date in the year that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages. This year, Equal Pay Day in the United States was on March 12, 2024, two days earlier than last year.
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Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?
on Monday, March 18, 2024
In the realm of professional development, the terms "coaching" and "mentoring" are frequently used interchangeably. While both practices involve supporting individuals in their personal and professional growth journeys, they differ significantly in several key aspects. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for leaders and individuals seeking to optimize their workplace experiences.
The Regional Pay Survey is Gone—Check Out Our Replacement, Payscale Peer
on Monday, March 11, 2024
Wondering where Cascade’s Regional Pay Survey is? It’s been upgraded and replaced. We started this transition last fall and now is the time to participate in our new online compensation platform, Payscale Peer.
More Changes Coming to PLO and OFLA
on Monday, March 4, 2024
On February 27th, the Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1515A, which makes changes to Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Governor Kotek is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
Since PLO went into effect, there has been a lot of overlap between PLO and OFLA, which has resulted in Oregon employees being able to stack leaves, amongst many other challenges and frustrations for employers. SB 1515A seeks to simplify and minimize such overlap by making several changes, including eliminating many provisions under OFLA.
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Equal Pay Day 2024
Equal Pay Day is the date in the year that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages. This year, Equal Pay Day in the United States was on March 12, 2024, two days earlier than last year.
Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?
In the realm of professional development, the terms "coaching" and "mentoring" are frequently used interchangeably. While both practices involve supporting individuals in their personal and professional growth journeys, they differ significantly in several key aspects. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for leaders and individuals seeking to optimize their workplace experiences.
The Regional Pay Survey is Gone—Check Out Our Replacement, Payscale Peer
Wondering where Cascade’s Regional Pay Survey is? It’s been upgraded and replaced. We started this transition last fall and now is the time to participate in our new online compensation platform, Payscale Peer.
More Changes Coming to PLO and OFLA
On February 27th, the Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1515A, which makes changes to Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Governor Kotek is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
Since PLO went into effect, there has been a lot of overlap between PLO and OFLA, which has resulted in Oregon employees being able to stack leaves, amongst many other challenges and frustrations for employers. SB 1515A seeks to simplify and minimize such overlap by making several changes, including eliminating many provisions under OFLA.