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Is It All About the Money?
on Monday, August 29, 2022
To be a contender in today’s labor market, employers should think outside the box about how to approach and implement a total rewards system to enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction. Additionally, ensuring fair and competitive wages are equally important and Cascade’s compensation team is ready to partner with you on those needs!
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It Is Past Time to Retire the Feedback Sandwich
on Monday, August 22, 2022
There is an old (traditional?) management technique, fondly referred to as the feedback sandwich, that has outlived its usefulness. It may have been a flawed approach to begin with. In our two-day Basics of Supervision class this dynamic never fails to get some attention and spirited debate. How do I give my employees feedback without making them defensive?
How to Keep up With All These Legal Changes
on Monday, August 15, 2022
Ever find yourself wondering how you’re supposed to keep up with all the changes to laws, rules and regulations? It’s TOO much! You’re not wrong. In fact, in a recent study we did with new members of Cascade, keeping up with legal changes was ranked as the No. 1 challenge they have. We're sharing six resources to help you keep up.
EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
on Monday, August 8, 2022
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 testing in the workplace. Below is a summary of those changes.
The Failure-To-Communicate Multiverse
on Monday, August 1, 2022
Does your workplace have a catch-all word for a problem that turns out to have several layers? It only takes two to miscommunicate. Add departments, shifts, language and culture. Multiply by 10 or 20. Ah, “communication issues.” It may be that these are universal and your own challenges may just be a question of degree. Here are a few suggestions on how to identify, separate, and effectively address some of these important communication issues.
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Is It All About the Money?
To be a contender in today’s labor market, employers should think outside the box about how to approach and implement a total rewards system to enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction. Additionally, ensuring fair and competitive wages are equally important and Cascade’s compensation team is ready to partner with you on those needs!
It Is Past Time to Retire the Feedback Sandwich
There is an old (traditional?) management technique, fondly referred to as the feedback sandwich, that has outlived its usefulness. It may have been a flawed approach to begin with. In our two-day Basics of Supervision class this dynamic never fails to get some attention and spirited debate. How do I give my employees feedback without making them defensive?
How to Keep up With All These Legal Changes
Ever find yourself wondering how you’re supposed to keep up with all the changes to laws, rules and regulations? It’s TOO much! You’re not wrong. In fact, in a recent study we did with new members of Cascade, keeping up with legal changes was ranked as the No. 1 challenge they have. We're sharing six resources to help you keep up.
EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 testing in the workplace. Below is a summary of those changes.
The Failure-To-Communicate Multiverse
Does your workplace have a catch-all word for a problem that turns out to have several layers? It only takes two to miscommunicate. Add departments, shifts, language and culture. Multiply by 10 or 20. Ah, “communication issues.” It may be that these are universal and your own challenges may just be a question of degree. Here are a few suggestions on how to identify, separate, and effectively address some of these important communication issues.