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Attracting and retaining top talent hinges on a competitive benefits package. As HR professionals, understanding how your offerings compare to others in the Northwest region is crucial. The Northwest Employee Benefits Survey provides valuable insights into regional benefit averages.

Over the past five years, virtual training has become a go-to method for employee development. But in recent months, many organizations are shifting back to in-person formats, driven by a desire to reconnect face-to-face. While there are undeniable benefits to gathering in the same room, virtual training still has a strong role to play—especially when used strategically.

Nonprofits play a critical role in strengthening communities, but balancing competitive pay with a mission-driven purpose presents unique compensation challenges. Tight budgets, donor expectations, and a focus on social impact can limit flexibility, making it harder to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. At the same time, nonprofits must compete for talent against private sector employers who can often offer more generous compensation packages.

Who is accountable and responsible for ensuring workers can afford the products or services they make/offer? The employer of the workers? The government? Is anyone responsible at all?