One-Third of Job Seekers Predict Decline in Desired Field Positions Is the job market heating up or cooling down? U.S. job seekers are split in the new year, with a third believing there are fewer job opportunities in their desired fields compared to a year ago...
Congratulations to these Central Oregon businesses and nonprofits and Bend Chamber Members for being recognized among the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon! 100 Best companies to work for: Large 4. Hayden Homes 5. Sunriver Resort 12. Express...
By Chris Petty, Owner of Express Employment Professionals & Specialized Recruiting Group of Central Oregon. Executive presence may seem like an elusive quality to embody, but cultivating an understanding of and refining your executive presence can distinguish you...
Employees Also Find It Challenging Knowing When and Where to Be Honest Fifty-seven percent of U.S. job seekers say employees at their company are clueless about when and where it’s appropriate to be honest in the workplace. This lack of understanding about workplace...
What businesses are experiencing now, issues they will need to tackle in the future, and how they will navigate in between.
A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing...
During the past six months, the Bend Chamber conducted a “three-horizon” survey of more than 160 business leaders in the Bend area. The survey asked what is influencing business today, what assumptions they are predicting for 10 years out, and how they will track progress between now and then.
Question: I’ve been thinking about creating a natural beverages business. I will be working alone, part time, and don’t anticipate having employees. What are my business-structure options? A: Congratulations on thinking through your new business! The structure...
Nearly 90% of U.S. job seekers say they’ve worked a side hustle with 41% admitting to double dipping on the clock either part-time (24%) or full-time (20%). While employers are concerned about workers' divided attention, 50% say their company has no code of conduct or...
In the eyes of U.S. hiring managers, workforce productivity is high. But social media trends like “Lazy Girl Jobs” and “Bare Minimum Mondays” could spell trouble as job seekers admit these fads are affecting everything from career development to their mental...
The 2024 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses and we’re seeking your help in spreading the word to small businesses you work with. Small businesses are critical to the U.S. economy, but data on small businesses is limited—especially data...
Honesty Crucial for a Productive Workforce—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Honesty in the workplace is critical to almost all U.S. job seekers, as 96% say it’s at least somewhat important they can be honest with new managers, while 36% believe open...
Company-Led Training Top Reskilling Tool—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for...
by Katy Brooks, CEO & President, Bend Chamber Measure 118 is the most misleading measure on this year’s ballot and would be the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history. This so-called “rebate” is actually a massive tax on sales that would ultimately cost Oregon...
A Learning Opportunity for Those Seeking to Foster a Sense of Belonging in Their Workplaces Our businesses, employees, and community will thrive when people feel welcomed and accepted in their workplaces and daily lives. To this end, the BendNEXT...
