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Oregon SB 916: Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers? What Oregon’s New Law Means for Winery and Vineyard Employers

Oregon SB 916: Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers? What Oregon’s New Law Means for Winery and Vineyard Employers

If you employ full-time staff, seasonal crews, or part-time help in Oregon’s wine industry, there’s a new law that could change how you approach labor planning and workplace disputes—especially during your busiest seasons. Oregon Senate Bill 916 (SB 916) makes Oregon the first state in the country to offer unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to  both public and private sector employees &nbsp

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Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julie Secviar — Putting a Humane Spin on Human Resources

Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julie Secviar — Putting a Humane Spin on Human Resources

Wine Industry Advisor has expanded its Wine’s Most Inspiring People (MIP) articles into a monthly series. We will be profiling individuals from within our industry who showcase leadership, innovation, determination and inspiration — both within the industry and in society at-large. If you would like to nominate someone for MIP consideration, fill out the form  here . By Kathleen Willcox 

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Tasting Room Expertise: How to Find and Recruit Tasting Room Staff

Tasting Room Expertise: How to Find and Recruit Tasting Room Staff

Keep in mind this mantra I’ve been using for decades: “I can teach you wine. I can’t teach you friendly”...

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Ancient Peaks Winery Names Alyssa Krichevsky as Director of Hospitality

Ancient Peaks Winery Names Alyssa Krichevsky as Director of Hospitality

Ancient Peaks Winery today announced the hiring of Alyssa Krichevsky as Director of Hospitality, a new position that leads the winery’s expanding DTC efforts with a focus on best-in-class service standards and experiential programs...

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San Diego Vintners Optimistic About Local Wine Industry Long Term as New Wineries Open Amid Softening of Sales in 2024 After Record-Highs in 2023

San Diego Vintners Optimistic About Local Wine Industry Long Term as New Wineries Open Amid Softening of Sales in 2024 After Record-Highs in 2023

Report highlights unique strengths of San Diego County’s wine industry including establishment of new San Diego County AVA, 3.6% increase in new wineries, 3% growth in wine-related jobs, and 57 varieties of wine grapes grown in region

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Balletto Vineyards Hires Controller, Kevin DeMartini

Balletto Vineyards Hires Controller, Kevin DeMartini

Kevin DeMartini accepted the position from an outstanding pool of candidates that were highly qualified...

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OrderPort Appoints Chief Executive Officer

OrderPort Appoints Chief Executive Officer

OrderPort, a leading provider of software dedicated to the needs of wineries and beverage alcohol producers, today announced it has appointed Jim Agger as Chief Executive Officer...

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Rack & Riddle Appoints Jeff Tuttle as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Rack & Riddle Appoints Jeff Tuttle as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Rack & Riddle, the leading custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, has appointed new CEO Jeff Tuttle...

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5 Key Strategies for Reducing Employee Turnover: Insights for Business Leaders

5 Key Strategies for Reducing Employee Turnover: Insights for Business Leaders

In this article, we’ll dive into five advanced strategies that company leaders can leverage to significantly reduce employee turnover while optimizing the overall employee experience...

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A Challenging Time for Employers: Immigration Issues

A Challenging Time for Employers: Immigration Issues

There is a lot of talk and a lot of questions right now about the new administration’s policies and statements on immigration. ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) is the Federal enforcement agency that focuses on immigrant status. They have recently been assisted by the FBI, DHS and other law enforcement agencies when they conduct “raids” to locate and detain suspected offenders. Californi

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Cooperages 1912 Names Richard Shelton as Director of Sales and Operations

Cooperages 1912 Names Richard Shelton as Director of Sales and Operations

Cooperages 1912, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Shelton as Director of Sales and Operations for North America, South America, Australia, and Asia.

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Navigating Workforce Challenges: Insights on Migrant Labor and Immigration Compliance

Navigating Workforce Challenges: Insights on Migrant Labor and Immigration Compliance

Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for Growing Forward, a virtual Vineyard & Grower focused conference series tackling the most pressing topics and issues faced throughout the grape growing cycle...

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The Future of Work: Preparing Your Organization for the Evolving Workplace

The Future of Work: Preparing Your Organization for the Evolving Workplace

The future will demand more agility, creativity, inclusivity, and digital fluency from leaders at every level. This article will examine the key forces shaping the future of work and outline the strategies that organizations must adopt to stay ahead...

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Prepare Your Business for ICE Audits and Immigration Raids: What You Need to Know

Prepare Your Business for ICE Audits and Immigration Raids: What You Need to Know

In the event of potential heightened immigration enforcement, businesses must be informed so that they can be prepared. CMPR put together a brief guide for all businesses on what it can do now in advance of any immigration action.  Please click here to read more . In short, the following are the key action steps all businesses should take: Key Steps to Take Now: I-9 Compliance: Ensure that al

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Building a Strong Employer Brand in the Wine Industry

Building a Strong Employer Brand in the Wine Industry

It's no secret that 2024 was a tough year for our industry. Wineries are contending with unsold grapes, rising tasting room prices, and shrinking consumer budgets. On top of that, younger generations are shifting their preferences away from wine in favor of other beverages. To stay competitive, wineries not only need to adapt to shifting consumer trends—they also need to rethink how they attract a

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