Variable Pay on the Rise!

Reports are delivering a very consistent message ... the demand for variable pay is on the rise. With a steady yet moderate economic growth, organizations are focusing on variable pay opportunities to increase employee pay rather than increasing their fixed costs significantly.   Read on.

Planning for Retirements In Your Organization

During the economic downturn, many employees delayed retirement as they watched the value of their retirement accounts and investments plummet. As the economy has begun to recover, and as many more individuals reach retirement age, organizations are facing large numbers of key employee retirements. Is your organization ready?   Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question:  I know we've been having amazing weather this winter in the Northwest, but if we do have a weather-related office closure, how should I track my employees' time who are on family leave? Does the day count or not?  Answer.

2015 Oregon Business Trends Closely Parallel National Projections

Cascade Employers Association recently published the results of its 2015 National Business Trends Survey which we conduct annually on behalf of the Employer Associations of America (EAA). When it comes to the Oregon area participants, the survey results indicate the majority of executives are optimistic about the business outlook for 2015 ...  Read on.

The OFCCP and Focus on Pay - What is Happening

During 2014, the OFCCP increased its focus on pay, regulations related to pay, and efforts to identify pay discrimination. The following is a summary of what occurred in 2014 and what federal contractors can expect from the OFCCP going forward ...  Read on.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The most recent update to the Consumer Price Index data for Pacific Cities and U.S. City average was January 16, 2015 for December data.  
View CPI table.

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