In December of 1999, John and Michelyn Farnsworth first started Innovative Staffing, a PEO now known as Stratus.hr. In celebration of 20 years in business, we go one-on-one with John...
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Ready for more increases to minimum wage? While the federal minimum wage is still $7.25 per hour, many states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When...
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Are you an effective communicator?Is miscommunication limiting what you can achieve at work? Stacey has great tips on how to improve your communication skills so you have a better shot...
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Unclaimed property -- what should you do?Is it possible that you have unclaimed property, such as an old paycheck or deposit from a former apartment, that is just waiting for...
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Each year, the CDC estimates that U.S. employees miss an average of 17 million workdays and companies lose an estimated $7 billion in sick days and lost productivity on account...
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Payroll Records: what are the requirements?How long do I have to keep payroll records and what details have to be included in those records? Stratus.hr Payroll Manager, Celeste, goes through...
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You know that your employees want to feel appreciated and you want to recognize them for the work they do. But how do you get an executive team on board...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has officially released a final overtime rule that raises the minimum salary amount to $35,568 to qualify for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
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Dress codes at work: enforcement vs. freedom of employee expressionIs it possible to enforce a dress code while still allowing your employees the freedom to express themselves? #AskAnHRExpertPosted by Stratus.hr...
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Construction sites can be dangerous places. Whether you are working alongside a busy highway or constructing a residential or commercial building, there are lots of people and all sorts of...
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