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“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 deliver and receive. Many times, we keep constructive feedback, “bad news,” and other information to ourselves because we are concerned about navigating the potential reaction(s) others may have about what we share.

We ask ourselves questions like “will I make things worse?” or “what if it negatively affects our relationship?” Discomfort and challenging emotions can rise in the acute moment when the interaction occurs. In the long-term, it may be just the message they needed.

Salaried, hourly, non-exempt, exempt, salaried non-exempt, exempt hourly, goodness gracious!

These are common terms in the world of compensation, but what do they mean?

These phrases are used to explain the frequency and form of payment for work performed. Different combinations of exempt, non-exempt, salaried, and hourly can be partnered together based on the nature of the job’s duties. All in all, it can be very confusing!

Sometimes summer school isn’t such a bad thing.  We’re so excited that Cascade’s new Summer Training Catalog is here! While it may not feel like a vacation, taking the time to invest in your personal and professional development just might leave you feeling refreshed!

Shape the future of work by participating in Cascade’s second quarterly HR Trends Survey of 2024. This vital survey gathers insights on critical workplace issues impacting the workplace.

Perspective taking, the capacity to see the world from another person's viewpoint, has emerged as a crucial skill in creating inclusive and thriving work environments. This ability to see the world from another's viewpoint has far-reaching implications for success within diverse professional settings.