Employment
Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 8,500 Jobs in July
By Gail Krumenauer, State of Oregon Employment Economist In July, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs,following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June. July’s gains were largest in professional andbusiness services (+2,300 jobs); health care and social assistance (+2,000); government(+1,800); and construction (+1,400). Declines in…
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A summary of Oregon OSHA’s permanent rules for protection from wildfire smoke
Here’s a summary of the Oregon OSHA’s permanent rules for protection from wildfire smoke: Oregon OSHA has adopted permanent rules (OAR 437-002-1081 and OAR 437-004-9791) to protect workers exposed to hazardous levels of wildfire smoke. These rules apply to employers whose employees face wildfire smoke risks. The rules are based on…
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Western Cascade is 7th Timber Mill to close in Oregon this year.
Western Cascade Industries, a lumber mill located in Toledo, Oregon, is closing its doors this week. Approximately 50 people will be affected by the closure. The mill’s general manager, Walt Adams, shared that the decision appears to be driven by a downturn in the lumber market and insufficient log supply. Unfortunately, this…
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Oregon’s Labor Force: What Slower Population Growth and Increasing Retirements Mean for the Workforce
The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60years old in 2024. Workers in this age group have been, and are expected to continue, shifting intoretirement and taking their skills and experience with them. The workforce is aging nationally as well, but Oregon…
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Professional and Business Services: A Varied Sector
By Shaun Barrick. Oregon Employment Department, Workforce Economist, Regional Economist- Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties. Workforce Analyst- Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties. Professional and business services employ over a quarter of a million Oregonians. This large, multifaceted super sector is composed of three main parts: (1) professional, scientific,…
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Made in Oregon: A Profile of the State’s Manufacturing Sector
By Molly Hendrickson, Oregon Employment Department, Employment Economist Oregon-made products have secured a spot on store shelves around the country, and even the world. Some of these products have obvious Oregon roots, tasty things like marionberry jam, cheese, fine wines, and beers that say ‘Oregon’ right on the label. Some…
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Lane County Jobs Projected to Increase 10% by 2032
Lane County’s total employment will grow by 16,800 jobs between 2022 and 2032, according to new projections from the Oregon Employment Department. The projections are primarily due to structural job growth in the economy as most industries had largely recovered from losses during the COVID-19 recession by 2022. In addition,…
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Breaking Down the FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes: What Employers Need to Know
Labor, Employment & Benefits Legal Update April 30, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to publish its final rule banning most worker non-compete agreements. If and when the rule becomes effective, it will ban non-competes going forward. It will also prevent businesses from enforcing existing non-competes, with some limited exceptions…
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Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 1,400 in March
In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,400 jobs,following a revised gain of 2,800 jobs in February. March’s gains were largest in professionaland business services (+2,400 jobs); government (+1,000); and wholesale trade (+600).Monthly declines were largest in construction (-2,300 jobs); retail trade (-600); andmanufacturing (-600). Hiring trends…
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Balancing Human Skills in the Workplace With Hard Skills to Produce Leaders Who Shine
THE ONE MINUTE TAKEAWAYFinding leaders who have an ideal mix of human skills and technical or work skills is difficult. But through training, coaching and reinforcement of good behaviors, organizations can develop leaders who are technically skilled, empathetic and able to improve employee performance and wellbeing. HR executives know all…
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Cracker Barrel Bids Farewell to Oregon
In an unexpected turn of events, the beloved Southern-themed restaurant and old country store, Cracker Barrel, has announced the closure of all its Oregon locations, including the newly opened stores. This move comes as a shock to many, especially considering the recent expansion efforts in the state. The Tennessee-based chain,…
Read MoreOregon’s Job Growth Fastest in Private Education and Health Services and Government
Oregon lost 4,900 nonfarm payroll jobs from January 2023 to January 2024, which was a growth rate of -0.2%. Among all states and the District of Columbia, Oregon grew at the slowest rate. Washington and California were near the middle of the rankings, with growth rates of 1.4% and 1.3%,…
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