Employee Time Tracking Rules: When to Track Time for Off-Site Projects
Learn when time should and shouldn't be tracked when traveling to different projects, what federal law allows, and how to avoid wage-and-hour...
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Total Compensation: The Hidden Value Behind Your Employees’ Paychecks
Total compensation goes far beyond salary. Discover how to use the employee benefits you already offer to attract, retain, and reward employees.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 28, 2026
How Employers Can Reduce Soaring Healthcare Costs Due to Chronic Conditions
Learn how prevention, wellness, and disease management can improve employee health and reign in absenteeism and long-term healthcare costs.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 2, 2026
OSHA Heat Rule: What Employers Should Know
OSHA's proposed heat safety rule for protecting employees pertains to workers both indoors and outdoors. Learn what it entails for employers.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 1, 2026
AI in the Workplace: Building a Smart, Defensible Policy
Create an effective AI in the Workplace Policy that promotes innovation, manages risk, ensures compliance, and guides employees on responsible AI...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 24, 2026
Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover & Tips to Prevent Them
Discover the unseen financial burdens of employee turnover and learn effective strategies to avoid them. Equip your business for better talent...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 12, 2026
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Employees
Do you know how to have difficult conversations with employees? Whether you’re a new manager or an expert, we’ve simplified it into five easy steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 20, 2025
An Easier Way to Boost Employee Retirement Benefits: SECURE 2.0 Act Explained
The SECURE 2.0 Act simplifies offering retirement benefits and makes saving for retirement easier. The problem? Most employers don’t know about it.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 5, 2025
Health Insurance Costs 2026: Prepare for Steep Increases
There’s a perfect storm brewing that is projected to surge 2026 health premiums at unprecedented increases. Learn what you can do to prepare.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 10, 2025
