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Exciting Update! Improved Access to Cascade’s HR Library
Exciting Update! Improved Access to Cascade’s HR Library Posted by Cascade Staff on February 20, 2025 Tags: Alert We’re excited to share an important update to the Members-Only area of our website! To enhance your experience, we’ve reorganized Cascade’s HR Library of policies, guides, factsheets, forms, and checklists to make it easier to navigate and use. Explore…
Read MoreFive Reasons Organizations Should Not Abandon DEI Work
Five Reasons Organizations Should Not Abandon DEI Work Posted by Cascade Staff on February 19, 2025 Tags: Alert In light of President Trump’s recent Executive Order dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs (whitehouse.gov), as well as reaching into non-profit and private sectors, many organizations may be reconsidering their commitment to DEI initiatives. However,…
Read MoreNavigating Uncertain Times: How HR Professionals Can Support Employees
Navigating Uncertain Times: How HR Professionals Can Support Employees Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant on February 17, 2025 Tags: Compensation Change is a constant in life, but transitions can bring a unique sense of uncertainty and apprehension. Employees across industries may find themselves grappling with questions about how changes in policies or priorities could…
Read MoreLeveraging People Data Insights to Foster Innovation and Agility in Workplace Culture – Part 2
Leveraging People Data Insights to Foster Innovation and Agility in Workplace Culture – Part 2 Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on February 10, 2025 Tags: Leadership In the first part of our series, “Using People Data Insights to Shape Workplace Culture,” we explored the profound impact that poor teamwork can have on the employee…
Read MoreLevel Up Your HR Game: The Power of an HR-Focused Association
Level Up Your HR Game: The Power of an HR-Focused Association Posted by Gayle Gilham, President on January 30, 2025 Tags: Leadership In today’s dynamic business landscape, where employment regulations are constantly changing, employee expectations are shifting rapidly, and the need to optimize talent strategies is paramount, it can feel like a daunting challenge for…
Read MoreEnforcement of Executive Order 11246 to Cease
Enforcement of Executive Order 11246 to Cease Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on January 28, 2025 Tags: Alert On January 24, the Acting U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary, Vincent Micone, issued an Order to all DOL employees, including the employees of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), to cease all investigative and enforcement activity…
Read MorePay-for-Performance: Aligning Compensation with Organizational Goals
Pay-for-Performance: Aligning Compensation with Organizational Goals Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant on Monday, January 27, 2025 Tags: Compensation Laying the Foundation Before diving into a pay-for-performance system, it’s important to get the basics right. Think of it as building a sturdy foundation before adding the layers. Start by making sure every job description is up to…
Read MoreSignificant Changes to Federal Contracting and Potential Scrutiny of Private Sector DEI Programs
Significant Changes to Federal Contracting and Potential Scrutiny of Private Sector DEI Programs Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on January 22, 2025 Tags: Alert, Compliance Late on January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This Order is focused on eliminating “discriminatory” DEI programs, targeting both federal contractors and…
Read MoreUsing 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…
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