401(k) Participants: We are excited to communicate some enhancements to the Cambridge Real Estate Services 401(k) plan arriving in early 2017. We do our best to continuously monitor all benefits we offer to our employees, to ensure we are providing you the best possible options. After considerable review, we have decided to update our 401(k) Provider […]
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Per Cambridge policy, all window air conditioner units should have been removed by October 31st. Please take a quick review of your property and follow up with any residents who might be delayed in the removal of their window air conditioning unit. As the season changes the weather is cooler and we will get more
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Don’t forget that our annual Budget Meeting and holiday luncheon is just weeks away! If you haven’t already RSVP’ed, please contact Tess Urton at turton@cambridgeres.com. Click here for flyer and map. Street parking is available on Jefferson Parkway, and limited parking available in the lot. See you there!
Save The Date! Cambridge Budget Meeting: November 15th Read Post »
This is a reminder for all management and maintenance staff to complete a minimum of 8 online classes for the year 2016. Grace Hill Course Requirement- All site employees are required to complete three mandatory courses – Fair Housing-I, Fair Housing-II and Preventing Sexual Harassment. All site employees have the freedom to select 5 additional
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EFORMS UPDATE! C329 Reasonable Accommodation Request Verification For Use Effective October 6, 2016 _______ This is a NEW form. __ X ___ This is a MODIFICATION To An Existing Form The purpose of the addition of this form and/or form modification is: The third paragraph of C329 Reasonable Accommodation Request Verification has been changed. Please read through the attached
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Save the Date for the Cambridge Symposium! We are excited to announce that our 2017 Symposium dates are February 7, 8, and 9th, 2017. We will be sending you detailed information on the run of events, location and travel in the near future. Mark these dates on your calendar. We will see you there!
Thank you to all the communities who participated in this year’s National Night Out! We have received great feedback about the events that were planned and hosted by site staff. We have put together a National Night Out Recap Newsletter with highlights from the events. You can preview this newsletter by clicking the link below: 2016
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Effective September 1, 2016 Cambridge will be changing the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.54 per mile from $.575 per mile in accordance with the federal reimbursement rate for 2016. Information regarding these rates can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates/ Mileage rates typically change each year and we expect another rate change in early 2017. Contact your property
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HR Tip of the Week – Meal Breaks and Rest Periods OREGON: In general, an employee whose work period is 8 hours is entitled to one 30 minute unpaid meal period and two 10 minute rest breaks. If the work period is between 6-7 hours long, the meal period is to be taken between the
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In continuing efforts to provide excellent customer service and in some cases required by law for federally funded projects, we would like to remind you that Cambridge does provide translation and interpretation services when needed. Services available include document translation and interpretation services. If you need document translation or an in person scheduled interpreter, you
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Please find a updated 2016 specification sheet below. This spec sheet includes information on maintenance items for unit turnovers and replacements as well as general property equipment. If you have any questions about any items listed, please speak with your supervisor. CRES Spec Sheet Revised January 2016
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Often times, our site maintenance is contacted by a resident after hours, requesting emergency service. More and more, we’re getting the question as to whether a particular call is actually considered an emergency, and if it’s appropriate to respond. Below is a document that outlines some basic scenarios, both for what is and
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To All Site Management personnel: Please read this carefully and let your supervisor know if you have any questions. The 4th of July Holiday falls on a Monday this year. Offices will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. If an employee’s regularly scheduled day off is Monday, another day during the same
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Residents are allowed to install window air conditioners. These may be left in place between May 1st and October 31st. Installation must comply with the policies below. By Wednesday June 22nd, 2016, please evaluate the conditions of all air conditioner units installed throughout your community. Issue Air Conditioner notices where necessary. And, include a summary
Patio inspections should be performed on an on-going basis. A well-kept patio reflects a well- managed community. Before Friday, June 17th, 2016, please evaluate patio conditions at your community. Issue Patio Notices where necessary. And, include a summary of the notices delivered and the responses received in your June 30, 2016, Monthly Manager Report. Before
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