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Using People Data Insights to Shape Workplace Culture – Part 1
Using People Data Insights to Shape Workplace Culture – Part 1 Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, January 13, 2025 Tags: Leadership The High Cost of Poor Teamwork: Impact on Employee Experience Welcome to the first installment of our four-part series, “Using People Data Insights to Shape Workplace Culture.” In this series, we will explore how leveraging people…
Read MoreLeave a Review, Make a Difference: Share Your Cascade Experience!
Leave a Review, Make a Difference: Share Your Cascade Experience! Posted by Gayle Gilham, President on Monday, January 6, 2025 Tags: Surveys As we dive into a new year and reflect on the successes and growth of 2024, we’re eager to hear how Cascade has played a role in your journey. During the month of January, we…
Read MoreThe Importance of Educating Your Workforce on How Compensation Works
The Importance of Educating Your Workforce on How Compensation Works Posted by Olivia Steelman, Compensation Consultant on Monday, December 30, 2024 Tags: Compensation Since 2018, state-level pay transparency laws enacted across the U.S. have opened a new frontier for employers – better educating their workforce about how the organization makes its compensation decisions. Whether your organization has taken…
Read MoreNew Rules for Paid Leave Oregon
New Rules for Paid Leave Oregon Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on December 23, 2024 Tags: Alert, Compliance Paid Leave Oregon is finalizing new administrative rules that will change employer response timelines and the amount of information employers will receive about approved PLO claims. Beginning January 1, 2025, employers will have 5 days to respond…
Read MoreWomen in the Workplace: Lead Authentically and Embrace Your Power
Women in the Workplace: Lead Authentically and Embrace Your Power Posted by arolyn Culley, MAEd, MS, Workplace Learning Consultant on Monday, December 16, 2024 Tags: Leadership, Training I want to share something that’s been on my mind lately about the journey we all face as women leaders. Navigating leadership isn’t just about achieving success; it’s about overcoming…
Read MoreExploring the Future of Work: Take our Workplace Trends Survey Today
Exploring the Future of Work: Take our Workplace Trends Survey Today Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, December 9, 2024 Tags: Surveys The workplace is evolving at a rapid pace, leaving many organizations wondering what lies ahead. Are you curious about the challenges your peers are facing? Eager to learn how others are…
Read MoreUnwrap a Drama-Free Workplace This Holiday Season
Unwrap a Drama-Free Workplace This Holiday Season Posted by Carolyn Culley, MAEd, MS, Workplace Learning Consultant on Monday, December 2, 2024 Tags: Compliance, Policies Let’s be honest: workplace drama is like a rogue elf, sabotaging your team’s productivity. Gossip, petty arguments, and finger-pointing aren’t just annoying—they can derail even the best teams faster than someone eating the…
Read More2025 National Business Trends Survey Report Now Available
2025 National Business Trends Survey Report Now Available Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, November 25, 2024 Tags: Surveys The 2025 National Business Trends Survey is now available. This national survey is run each year by Cascade in partnership with the Employer Associations of America (EAA), collecting executives’ feedback and thoughts on the current…
Read MoreFLSA Salary Threshold Rule Blocked
FLSA Salary Threshold Rule Blocked Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on November 18, 2024 Tags: Alert, Compensation Late last week a federal judge struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule increasing the salary threshold for exempt employees, which was set to increase for the second time on January 1, 2025. Further, the judge also…
Read MoreMaximizing Compensation: The Role of Base and Variable Pay
Maximizing Compensation: The Role of Base and Variable Pay Posted by Lindsay Hill, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, November 18, 2024 Tags: Compensation Base and variable pay are two fundamental components of employee compensation that play a crucial role in attracting, motivating, and retaining top talent. While base pay provides a stable foundation, variable pay offers the…
Read MoreDetangling Oregon Leaves – Parental Leaves vs Pregnancy Disability Leave
Detangling Oregon Leaves – Parental Leaves vs Pregnancy Disability Leave Posted by Mackenzie Cowan, HR Generalist on Monday, November 4, 2024 Tags: Compliance, Leave Laws An employee tells you that they are having a baby and that they need to take time off both before and after the birth. What do you do? Is the leave covered…
Read MoreAvoiding Holiday Mishaps: The Importance of Anti-Harassment Training for Employers
Avoiding Holiday Mishaps: The Importance of Anti-Harassment Training for Employers Posted by Jenna Reed, Senior Vice President and General Counsel on Monday, October 28, 2024 Tags: It’s the annual holiday party, and spirits are high. Employees are mingling, enjoying drinks, and lightening up from the pressures of the year. Over at a table, a manager makes a…
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