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Many Job Seekers Haven’t Seen Raises or Promotions in Years    Are younger generations truly more entitled, or are they simply more ambitious? As the debate rages on, new insights reveal that Gen Z (39%) and millennials (35%) are perceived as the most entitled when it comes to raises and promotions, followed by Gen X (18%) and boomers (8%).   This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.  However, this perception of entitlement may actually reflect the ambition and drive of younger workers, as 61% of U.S. hiring managers agree that younger employees are just as ambitious as older generations were at the start of their careers.  Raises and Promotions a Mixed Bag for Job Seekers   Some U.S. job seekers say they haven’t seen a raise or promotion in the last two years, with more than 1 in 10 reporting they received a raise or promotion more than two years ago (12%) or never received one at all (11%).  Among those who have received a raise or promotion, the most common reasons include Meeting individual accomplishments (40%)  Receiving positive performance evaluations (38%)  Positive feedback from colleagues (37%)  Skill growth (31%)  Company success (28%)  Interestingly, most of those who received a raise or promotion (71%) report their employer proactively gave it to them, while only 29% proactively requested it. A significant 90% of job seekers who received a raise or promotion felt entitled to it.  Wage Increases and Employer Concerns for 2025  Looking ahead, wages are expected to rise in 2025, with more than three-quarters (77%) of hiring managers anticipating the average wage at their company will increase compared to 2024.   Despite these plans, more than half (52%) of companies fear that they will be unable to meet employee expectations for benefits and compensation, potentially leading to higher turnover rates.  Raises and promotions are particularly interesting to employees, especially in light of ongoing inflation. Around half of hiring managers indicate raises and promotions at their company are determined by: Performance evaluations (53%)  Individual accomplishments (48%)  Fewer consider length of time with the company (38%) and employee desire (26%) in their decisions.  There is some optimism among job seekers, though, with 46% believing overall wages will increase in 2025 compared to 2024, while only 14% expect a decrease.  “As we look at the changing workplace, it’s clear that every generation has its own way of seeking growth and recognition,” said Bill Stoller, Express Employment International CEO. “Whether it’s seen as entitlement or ambition, the push for raises and promotions shows employees’ desire to move forward and make meaningful contributions in their careers.”  Survey Methodology  The Job Insights survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals Nov. 11 – 26, 2024, among 1,001 U.S. hiring decision-makers.   The Job Seeker Report was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals from Nov. 21 to Dec. 10, 2024, among 1,039 adults ages 18 and older.  For full survey methodologies, please contact Sheena.Hollander@ExpressPros.com, Director of Corporate Communications & PR.    

Economy in Central Oregon By Andrew Grimoldby | Workforce Analyst/Economist, East Cascades Oregon Employment Department   January in View: The nation’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate marginally decreased from 4.1% in December to 4.0% in January, and at the statewide level, the unemployment rate increased by 0.1% from 4.3% to 4.4%. In Deschutes County, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.9% in January 2024 to 4.0% in January 2025. Crook County and Jefferson County decreased from 6.1% to 5.4% and 4.8% to 4.6%, respectively. Topic of the Month: Occupations with the Highest Number of Job Vacancies in the East Cascades, 2024 Every quarter the Oregon Employment Department conducts their statewide Job Vacancy Survey, with detailed regional results coming out yearly. In the East Cascades, there were a reported 5,941 job vacancies at any given time in 2024. The number of vacancies declined in 2024 and dropped to pre-pandemic levels. The industries representing the most job vacancies were health care and social assistance (1,373), leisure and hospitality (1,157), and manufacturing (925). Over half (73%) of vacancies required no education beyond high school, and 53% of vacancies required previous experience. The average wage for all vacancies in the East Cascades was $22.68. Additionally, employers surveyed in the East Cascades reported that 74% of the vacancies were difficult to fill. Of the 1,490 (25%) vacancies that were open for 60 days or longer, 93% were reported as difficult to fill. Average hourly wages generally increase along with education requirements for job vacancies, and high paying vacancies are more likely to require education beyond high school. Nine out of 10 (94%) vacancies with a reported hourly wage of $30 and higher required education beyond high school, and 82% of those vacancies required previous experience. To learn more about regional and statewide job vacancies, you can visit our Job Vacancy Survey section on the publication page of QualityInfo.org, or read this article on Oregon job vacancies.   Articles of Interest   Bend MSA Adds Two Counties by David Cooke and Nicole Ramos 2023-2033 Industry Projections in the East Cascades by Nicole Ramos East Cascades’ Population Growth Rate Outpaces the State in 2024 by Andrew Grimoldby Central Oregon Community College Graduation Outcomes by Andrew Grimoldby Federal Government Jobs in Oregon by Anna Johnson and Gail Krumenauer Fall 2024 Hiring Among Oregon’s Private Employers Drops to Lowest Level Since 2020 by Anna Johnson Asian Americans in Oregon’s Labor Force: Growing, Educated, and Diverse by Brannigan Vogt 10-Year Occupational Projections for STEM Jobs by Jason Payton Welding – Beyond the Sparks and the Arc by Lynn Wallis The Age of Oregon’s Private Business Establishments by Anna Johnson Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness by Molly Hendrickson Oregon’s Foreign-Born Workers by Luke Coury African Americans in Oregon: A Labor Market Perspective by Sarah Cunningham Public and Private Employment in Oregon by Anna Johnson Top Occupations Oregon Employers Were Hiring in 2024 Job Vacancies by Anna Johnson New and Emerging Jobs in Oregon: The Latest Trends by Sarah Cunningham Online Job Ads Decreased Towards Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024 by Luke Coury

Washington, D.C.— The NAB Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference, part of NAB Show taking place April 5-9 (Exhibits April 6-9), is blasting off with a keynote session that’s literally out of this world! Conference attendees will engage in a live 4K UHD conversation with NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station , showcasing new live UHD switching and routing capability at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Washington, D.C.— The 2025 NAB Show is the ultimate destination for sports media, broadcasting and fan engagement. From April 5-9 (Exhibits April 6-9), Las Vegas will be the epicenter of industry-shaping discussions, groundbreaking technology, and interactive experiences redefining how sports are produced, distributed and consumed.

  LRS is proud to announce the promotion of six architects and designers in 2025! Meet our new Associates and Senior Associates! Matt Dreska, Senior Associate. Matt is a Registered Architect and LEED Green Associate who has been with LRS since 2011. He is a rising leader in our Bend office, and brings extensive experience with affordable and market-rate multifamily housing across the Pacific Northwest. Matt’s notable projects include the Magnolia II in Portland, and three upcoming affordable housing projects in in Central Oregon – Wickiup Station in La Pine, Trinity Place in Sisters, and 9 Peaks in Bend.     Amy Hjelte, Senior Associate. Amy is a Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) and Certified Construction Specifier (CSI) who joined LRS in 1997. As a specifications specialist, she has supported a wide variety of projects in the civic, senior living, multifamily housing, retail, and commercial sectors for nearly three decades. Her work touches projects of all sizes and scales, including Parkview at Terwilliger Plaza in Portland, the Bunk House Hotel in Madras, and multiple anchor projects on the Vancouver Waterfront.     Alex Karel, Senior Associate. Alex is a Registered Architect who has been with LRS since 2011. He brings a unique balance of civic, commercial, and auto dealership design experience, with projects across the West Coast from Oregon to Alaska. Alex’s recent, notable projects include Washington County’s Wingspan Event and Conference Center in Hillsboro, a major expansion for the ilani Event Center in Ridgefield, and the upcoming Swickard Anchorage Mercedes-Benz Van Center.     Kelsey Loverro, Senior Associate. Kelsey is an NCIDQ certified interior designer who started her career with LRS in 2014. An organized and creative designer, Kelsey has contributed to a wide range of projects in the hospitality, automotive, multifamily housing, workplace, and retail sectors, including some of the firm’s most award-winning projects. Recent projects Kesley has contributed to include the Jaguar Land Rover Technology Center in Portland, Alta University Place in the Tacoma area, and the new Travel Portland Visitor Center. Kelsey is an active member of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network’s Portland Chapter, and she was named a DJC Oregon Phenom in 2024.   Paul Kurth, Associate. Paul is NCARB-Certified and a Registered Architect, and has been with LRS since 2012. He has served in a variety of roles at LRS and his diverse project experience encompasses automotive, workplace, retail, religious, and senior living design. Paul’s most recent projects include Holman Lexus in Vancouver, Porsche Studio Portland, and a warehouse facility for Leatherman. He is an active volunteer with Portland’s ACE Mentor Program.     Zach Freund, Associate. Zach is a Registered Architect with certifications from NCARB and the Earth Advantage Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program. His work includes a variety of projects in the workplace, multifamily housing, industrial, and retail sectors, and he has honed an expertise in historic structures, including renovation and adaptive reuse. Zach’s recent projects include upcoming renovations for The Clifford affordable apartments, St. Mary’s Rectory, and St. Joseph’s Hall in Portland.   “These six professionals’ collective experience and knowledge of architectural design best practices will aid LRS Architects in continuing to expand and remain an industry leader. We congratulate each of them on their respective promotions and look forward to many more successful years of collaboration in delivering the top-quality projects our clients have come to expect.” – Trish Nixon, Managing Principal and President of LRS Please join us in congratulating Matt, Amy, Alex, Kelsey, Paul, and Zach!