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The Power of Perspective Taking: A Catalyst for Workplace Success
The Power of Perspective Taking: A Catalyst for Workplace Success Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, April 1, 2024 Tags: Communication 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…
Read MoreEqual Pay Day 2024
Equal Pay Day 2024 Posted by Lindsay Hill, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, March 25, 2024 Tags: Compensation 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…
Read MoreCoaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?
Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference? Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, March 18, 2024 Tags: Coaching 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…
Read MoreThe Regional Pay Survey is Gone – Check Out Our Replacement, Payscale Peer
The Regional Pay Survey is Gone – Check Out Our Replacement, Payscale Peer Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, March 11, 2024 Tags: Compensation, Surveys 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…
Read MoreMore Changes Coming to PLO and OFLA
More Changes Coming to PLO and OFLA Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Thursday, February 29, 2024 Tags: Alert, Leave Laws 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…
Read MoreAdvancing Women Leaders
Advancing Women Leaders Posted by Kim Meninger, Leadership Coach, Consultant & Speaker, WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise on Monday, February 26, 2024 Tags: Leadership, Training While great strides have been made in the advancement of women, challenges remain. A 2023 Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn shows that representation of women has increased at the C-suite and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Isolation Guideline Reminder
COVID-19 Isolation Guideline Reminder Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Monday, February 26, 2024 Tags: Alert, Compliance The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has continued to see a moderate level of COVID-19 cases appearing throughout communities and has issued a reminder of their guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These guidelines have been in place since May…
Read MoreTaking DEI to the Next Level of the Journey: Use It or Lose It
Taking DEI to the Next Level of the Journey: Use It or Lose It Posted by Daryl Dixon, Senior DEI Consultant on Monday, February 19, 2024 Tags: Leadership, Training Recently, there have been several articles published proclaiming that DEI training is not effective and doesn’t make a difference in the workplace. Some articles even state that diversity…
Read MorePayscale Peer Officially Replaces Cascade’s Regional Pay Survey
Payscale Peer Officially Replaces Cascade’s Regional Pay Survey Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, February 12, 2024 Tags: Compensation, Surveys Cascade is excited to have successfully launched our new compensation platform Payscale Peer last fall and we are happy to announce our spring participation period is about to begin. If you’ve previously participated in Cascade’s…
Read MoreTotal Rewards Statements: Investing in Employees
Total Rewards Statements: Investing in Employees Posted by Olivia Steelman, Compensation Consultant on Monday, February 5, 2024 Tags: Compensation, Employee Benefits Total rewards, at a high level, divide into two categories: 1) direct compensation (i.e., salary), and 2) indirect compensation (i.e., benefits, schedule, training, development, etc.). These two pieces work together to provide rewards to employees for…
Read MoreConflict Resolution for Leaders: Handling Disagreements with Grace
Conflict Resolution for Leaders: Handling Disagreements with Grace Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, January 29, 2024 Tags: Communication, Leadership In the dynamic landscape of leadership, conflicts are inevitable. Whether it’s differences in opinions, conflicting goals, or personal clashes, leaders must possess the skills to navigate disagreements with grace and finesse. Successful conflict…
Read MoreInvitation to a Blended Learning Experience for Emerging Leaders
Invitation to a Blended Learning Experience for Emerging Leaders Posted by Carolyn Culley, MAEd, MS, Workplace Learning Consultant on Monday, January 22, 2024 Tags: Leadership Even though it has been many years, I remember very clearly how I felt when I accepted my first promotion to become a manager. I felt like I was on top of…
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