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Is It All About the Money?

Posted by: Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant 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!

It Is Past Time to Retire the Feedback Sandwich

Posted by: Bill Swift, Leadership Development Consultant 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

Posted by: Cascade Employers Association 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. 

Tags: Compliance

EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace

Posted by: Cascade Compliance Team 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.

Tags: COVID-19 EEOC

The Failure-To-Communicate Multiverse

Posted by: Bill Swift, Leadership Facilitator 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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