Guidelines for Awarding Merit Pay Increase
Here are some tips as a small business owner on how to award pay increases while factoring in performance to reward top employees.
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Capturing Feedback from Employees to Boost Engagement
Does your company have a disconnect with gathering employee feedback? Here are several tips to reverse that trend.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 27, 2024
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Work Appropriate Halloween Costumes
Does your company allow Halloween costumes at work? Read these 10 tips on what NOT to wear to avoid crossing the line from creativity to...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 28, 2024
Effects of High Turnover Among Employees
High employee turnover is a major concern for companies of all sizes. Understanding the effects of employee turnover, including how your average...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 16, 2024
Does My Small Business Have to Offer Leaves of Absence to Employees?
As a small business, are you legally required to offer any paid (or nonpaid) leaves of absence to your employees? What if you have fewer than 50...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 15, 2024
Keeping Small Businesses Cyber Safe on a Small Budget
Scammers view small businesses as an easy target, mostly due to their lack of resources. But staying cyber safe does not always require a large...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 9, 2024
Employee Handbook Check-Up: What to Review
Review these sections in your employee handbook and ensure your policies do not contain this language, which violates worker rights under the NLRA.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 14, 2024
Making a Successful Transition from Peer to Manager
Were you recently promoted as a manager to supervise your former peers? See our tips on making it a smooth transition.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 12, 2024
Manager Skills to Resolve Employee Conflict
One of the most challenging roles of a manager, no matter how experienced they are, is effectively resolving employee conflict. Here are our tips.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 13, 2023
