Health Issues, Caregiving and Schooling Acceptable Latest Results from The Harris Poll Although sizable unexplained work gaps (36%) may deter some U.S. hiring managers from interviewing applicants, an overwhelming majority (95%) of decision-makers recognize valid...
by Jessica Burns, Express Employment Professionals U.S. hiring decision-makers began 2024 with a positive mindset and feelings of optimism, hopefulness, and confidence. Despite their continued optimism, 92% expect to face challenges, including persisting turnover and...
By Jessica Burns, Content Marketing Specialist, Express Employment Professionals From quiet quitting to “lazy girl jobs” and now an era of quiet ambition, job seekers and employees are choosing to prioritize work-life balance over climbing the corporate ladder to...
Hiring Managers Feel Optimistic, Hopeful and Confident Latest Results from The Harris Poll Employers are ringing in the new year with an optimistic hiring outlook as the majority plan to increase their employee count in the first half of 2024. This is according to a...
East Cascades Works requests your participation in a survey with Oregon’s employers on behalf of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) and Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB). Capturing employer perspectives is critical to understanding...
There are more “for lease” signs showing up at commercial properties around Bend than there has been in a long time. To find out why, I asked some experts in the field if we should be worried. Their bottom line — there are several causes of the softening of the...
Earlier this year, the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission and Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board launched statewide consortia in three of our state’s key industry sectors – healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. These Industry Consortia, a...
The U.S. Department of Labor on Aug. 30 released a notice of proposed rulemaking that would increase minimum pay for salaried workers exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would establish a threshold of $1,059...
Help your employees build financial security. As businesses work to recover from the financial impact of COVID-19, their employees are looking for benefits that give them more financial security. In fact, 51% of Americans have increased concern about their retirement...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In April, Central Oregon's total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,620 jobs year-over-year, with employment gains taking place in the counties of...
The High Desert Museum will unveil a diverse collection of traditional andcontemporary art on Saturday, July 8 in its annual Art in the West exhibition and silentauction. This year’s juried exhibition will feature over 90 works of art by dozens ofacclaimed...
The City of Bend is currently accepting applications for an operator for the Airport restaurant. The restaurant area at the Bend Municipal Airport offers an opportunity for a qualified applicant to provide food services at the Bend Municipal Airport, which is a...
Economy in Central Oregon By Nicole Ramos | Regional Economist, East Cascades | Oregon Employment Department In Central Oregon, total nonfarm payroll employment was up by 2,720 jobs year-over-year, with most employment gains taking place in Deschutes County (+2,210...
(Portland, OR) — Pursuant to ORS 653.025(5), Commissioner Stephenson determined that the minimum wage rates in Oregon will increase on July 1, 2023. Raising the minimum wage can increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism, and strengthen recruitment and retention...
By Chris Petty, Franchise Manager, Express Employment Professionals of Central Oregon In North America, there are estimated to be more than 25,000 staffing and recruiting agencies, with nearly 50,000 offices in the U.S. alone. After the ups and downs the workforce...
