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Payscale Peer Officially Replaces Cascade’s Regional Pay Survey

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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…

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Total Rewards Statements: Investing in Employees

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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…

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Conflict Resolution for Leaders: Handling Disagreements with Grace

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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…

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Invitation to a Blended Learning Experience for Emerging Leaders

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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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UPDATE: Paid Leave Oregon Equivalent Plan Reporting Due January 2025, Not 2024

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UPDATE: Paid Leave Oregon Equivalent Plan Reporting Due January 2025, Not 2024 Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Thursday, January 11, 2024 Tags: Alert, Leave Laws Yesterday, Cascade sent out an alert with notice that employers with Paid Leave Oregon equivalent plans are required to file their reports with the Oregon Employment Department by January…

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PLO Equivalent Plan Reporting Due January 31, 2024

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PLO Equivalent Plan Reporting Due January 31, 2024 Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Tags: Alert, Leave Laws Employers with Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) equivalent plans must file their annual reports by January 31, 2024. The report may be filed through the Frances Online system or by paper. These reports show employers’ annual aggregate…

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Emerging Leader: Navigating the Transition from Peer to Supervisor

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Emerging Leader: Navigating the Transition from Peer to Supervisor Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, January 8, 2024 Tags: Leadership Elevate your leadership in this highly anticipated blended learning opportunity which combines synchronous and asynchronous learning. This series is designed specifically for emerging leaders who are navigating the exciting transition from being a peer and stepping…

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Collaborative Triumphs: We Invite Your Review of Cascade!

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Collaborative Triumphs: We Invite Your Review of Cascade! Posted by Gayle Gilham, President on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Tags: Surveys 2023 was another rollercoaster ride of challenges and triumphs for employers, and we want to hear how your journey with us has positively impacted you and your organization. During the month of January, 2024, we…

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Embracing Diversity in the Workplace During the Holiday Season

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Embracing Diversity in the Workplace During the Holiday Season Posted by Daryl Dixon, Director of Equity and Inclusion on Monday, December 18, 2023 Tags: Communication, Policies The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. As offices across the globe prepare for festive decorations and year-end parties, it’s essential to recognize and embrace the diversity…

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Navigating Change Through Adaptive Leadership

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Navigating Change Through Adaptive Leadership Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, November 13, 2023 Tags: Change Management, Leadership In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s organizations, change is not just a possibility; it’s a constant. Whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or global events, change is an inescapable reality for businesses of all…

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Role Clarity and Accountability in the Workplace

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Role Clarity and Accountability in the Workplace Posted by Plummer Bailor, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, February 27, 2023 Tags: Performance Management Role clarity and accountability in the workplace are essential to ensuring that everyone understands their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Having clear roles and expectations helps to create a work environment that is organized, productive, and…

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How Often Should You Analyze Market Pay Data?

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How Often Should You Analyze Market Pay Data? Posted by Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, February 22, 2021 Tags: Compensation This is a question we get asked frequently. Typically, our recommendation on best practice is to formally analyze market data at least every three years, using multiple market sources. There can be many…

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