Employers Increasingly Lenient on Attire, Cell Phones and Communication—Latest Results from The Harris Poll A casual work environment, coupled with an emphasis on strong positive company culture, appears to play a major role in ensuring company success and...
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41% of American Job Seekers Can’t Be Themselves at Work; 79% Fear Discussing Certain Topics
However, Employers Encourage Authenticity, Promoting Positive Mental Health—Latest Results from The Harris Poll Although overall company culture has become more casual, 41% of U.S. job seekers still don’t feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace as 79%...
More Than Half of Companies Eager to Snag US College Grads
Latest Results from The Harris Poll American employers continue to show interest in hiring college graduates with more than half (55%) planning to hire recent alumni, a positive trend over the past few years, aside from a dip in the first half of 2023. This is...
Career Gaps Pose Concern for 36% of US Employers, Yet 95% Acknowledge Valid Explanations
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...
Hiring Managers Hopeful Yet Anticipating Challenges
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...
American Employees Choose Work-Life Balance Over Climbing the Corporate Ladder
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...
Positive Pulse for Employment: US Employers Set to Boost Hiring in First Half of 2024
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...
Oregon Talent Assessment Survey
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...
Bend’s Evolving Commercial Landscape—By Katy Brooks
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...
Higher Education Coordinating Commission Launches Consortia in Three Key Industries
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...
Labor Department Seeks 55% Boost in Overtime Threshold
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...
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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...
Central Oregon Economic Indicators April 2023
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...
Annual Art in the West Exhibition and Auction Celebrates Region Through Stunning Artwork
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...
Commercial Restaurant Leasing Opportunity at the Bend Municipal Airport
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...
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