In the United States, 74 percent of workers have access to paid sick leave through their employers. About the same share has access to paid vacation (75%) and paid holidays (77%). This access varies between the public and private sectors. In private industry, 71 percent of workers have access to paid sick leave and more than three-quarters of workers have access to paid vacation and paid holidays
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Final Days to Register for This Year’s Forum!
Just a reminder – register soon to secure your space for next week’s event! 15th Annual Oregon Economic Forum Reaching for Economic Equity and Inclusion in the Second Gilded Age October 17, 2018 Portland Waterfront Marriott 7:00–11:00 AM Breakfast begins at 7:00… Continue Reading →
Who’s Driving Oregon’s Wage Growth?
By Damon Runberg
Wages in Oregon have been on the rise over the past three years. From fourth quarter 2014 to fourth quarter 2017, the quarterly average wage (smoothed and adjusted for inflation) rose by around 6.7 percent (+$800 per quarter). This is seemingly good news, right? This means that during that three-year period the average worker had more disposable income when accounting for the
SOREDI Quest Released in Southern Oregon Schools
Students embark on multimedia business adventure Medford OR – In response to ongoing feedback regarding the rates at which career minded young people leave Southern Oregon, believing there are more exciting possibilities elsewhere, commonly referred to as “brain drain,” SOREDI has embarked on a plan to inform high school students and their families about the […]
Developing Intelligent Teams: How to Maximize Impact and Get Results
Are you ready to boost team success by delivering results despite external pressures and limited resources? Would you like to learn how to be an effective team leader? Read more
2018 – 2019 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Do you want to expand your leadership skills to be a more effective leader? These 3-4 hour workshops give you the tools to grow from good to GREAT. Expand your skills, invest in your team! Read more
10-Year Occupational Projections for STEM Jobs
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<![endif]–>Twenty-two percent of jobs in Oregon fall into the STEM category (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). You can view the relationship between employment and wages of STEM
August 2018 Statewide Indicators, Media Updates, A Reminder To Register For This Year’s Forum
First: Final days to register for this year’s Oregon Economic Forum! You won’t want to miss our exciting lineup of speakers this year! For more information, click on link below. 15th Annual Oregon Economic Forum Reaching for Economic Equity and Inclusion in the… Continue Reading →
RCC Board Selects Pat Fahey to Open Seat in Zone 2
Congratulations to SOREDI Board Member Pat Fahey, for his appointment to the Rogue Community College (RCC) Board of Education. He was sworn in Monday, Oct. 1 to the Zone 2 seat on the Rogue Community College (RCC) Board of Education. The Board appointed Fahey on an interim basis in place of Dean Wendle, who retired in July. “The RCC Board of Education is pleased to welcome […]
Five Nasty Problems that Kill Companies
Visit SOREDI’s new office and join John Lamy of Lamy Consulting as he shares his insights on the Five Nasty Problem’s he’s finding dangerous to Southern Oregon companies. Date: Tuesday, October 9 Time: 7:30 – 9:00 am (includes networking time and Q&A) Place: SOREDI’s New Office above People’s Bank: 1311 E. Barnett Road, Medford – […]
