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Excessive Smartphone Use? Warning Signs & Tips for Cutting Back
Do you have a smartphone addiction? Here's a quick way to find out -- and tips to nip it in the bud before it damages your work productivity.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 14, 2022
Transform “Blue Monday” into “Motivation Monday”
Are your employees feeling down for Blue Monday? Take the bull by the horns and turn it into a Motivation Monday by implementing these ideas!
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 17, 2022
Minimum Wage Increases for 2022
If you have employees that work in any of these states, you'll need to adjust your minimum wage rates and update your compliance posters.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 29, 2021
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
Leverage Social Media to Recruit a Broader Applicant Pool
If your applicant pool feels stagnant, it may be time to recruit to a broader audience by using these three social media platforms.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 28, 2021
Do Teens Need Sexual Harassment Prevention Training?
While teens make up only a small percentage of the workforce, they are oftentimes ignorant to what's considered sexual harassment at work.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 12, 2021
Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 8, 2021
Considering a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy?
If you've been navigating whether or not to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, here are some things to consider.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 8, 2021
