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Unwrap 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…
Read MoreOverview of Cascade’s Online Compensation Platform: Payscale Peer
Overview of Cascade’s Online Compensation Platform: Payscale Peer Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, October 21, 2024 Tags: Compensation Cascade is excited to continue its second year with our online compensation platform, Payscale Peer! This innovative platform offers our members enhanced compensation reporting options, including real-time data reports, online dashboarding, competitor comparisons, and regional…
Read MoreEnhance End-of-Year Pay Conversations with Total Rewards Statements
Enhance End-of-Year Pay Conversations with Total Rewards Statements Posted by Olivia Steelman, Compensation Consultant on Monday, October 14, 2024 Tags: Compensation, Employee Benefits It’s almost 2025! Well, sort of. At least, some of us may be planning for the new year to turn its page in just three short months. Before we make it to 2025, how…
Read MoreThe Critical Role of a Compensation Philosophy and Strategy in Business Success
The Critical Role of a Compensation Philosophy and Strategy in Business Success Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant on Monday, September 30, 2024 Tags: Compensation In today’s competitive business environment, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just offering a competitive salary. Organizations must have a clear, structured approach to compensation that aligns with their overall…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons in Inclusion & Belonging from a First-Generation Immigrant
Leadership Lessons in Inclusion & Belonging from a First-Generation Immigrant Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, September 23, 2024 Tags: Leadership When I arrived in the United States in 1989 on a student visa, I was filled with anticipation. I had left behind a life in Sierra Leone where I had already completed…
Read More2024-25 National Business Trends Survey: Participate Now!
2024-25 National Business Trends Survey: Participate Now! Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, September 16, 2024 Tags: Surveys Cascade is partnering with the Employer Associations of American (EAA) to conduct the 2024-2025 National Business Trends Survey. This survey compiles data on national, regional, and local business trends, covering issues such as staffing levels, hiring…
Read MoreCreating Inclusive Spaces: Bridging Generational Gaps for Belonging
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Bridging Generational Gaps for Belonging Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, September 9, 2024 Tags: Policies In today’s multigenerational workplace, creating a culture of inclusion and belonging is more critical than ever. With up to five generations working side by side, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences, leaders must ensure…
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