Oregon’s Equal Pay Act, which takes effect in October 2017, expands the state’s laws regarding wage disparities among employees. It also changes several rules for employers. Here, we cover some of the key points of the law. What’s Changing? The existing Oregon Equal Pay Act prohibited discrimination “between the sexes in the payment of wages […]
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Temporary staff can be ideal for tackling a specialized project or addressing a seasonal rush. But if you’re not managing your temporary employees effectively, you’re not reaping the full benefit of the staffing relationship. Here is a quick-start guide to managing temporary employees: Know what you expect from your temporary staff. What do you need […]
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Many companies have abandoned on-the-job training due to its perceived high costs and low returns. After all, why train people when you can hire staff with the requisite skills? But in reality, a well-designed training program can give your company results you’ll never get anywhere else. Here are several steps to help you create a training […]
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