When to Terminate an Employee: Key Indicators for Difficult Decisions
If you’re trying to decide whether an employee’s performance or behavior warrants termination, here are five different warning signs to watch for.
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Coaching an Underperforming Employee After Leave: A Guide for Employers
When an underperforming employee returns from leave, don’t push the problem down the road. Here’s how to reset and manage their return.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 26, 2025
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire — and How to Avoid Them Altogether
Poor hiring decisions can result in high turnover, financial loss, brand and reputation damage, and low team morale. Learn tips to reverse the trend.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
May 15, 2025
Federal Law Breakdown by 1+, 15+, 20+ Employee Threshold (and more)
Overwhelmed with trying to know which federal law applies to your company? Here's a quick summary of each law, broken down by company size.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 3, 2025
HR for Startups: Compliance Fails That Are Consistently Overlooked
Starting a business requires you to pay close attention to compliance. Here are some examples of compliance fails and why you should manage them...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 12, 2025
What is Social Engineering and How Do I Protect My Business from Attacks?
Anyone with a cell phone or email address is susceptible to social engineering attacks of their own (or others’) sensitive data. Here’s what you...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 2, 2024
Managers: How to Give and Receive Feedback When Emotions are High
How you respond to criticism can define you, both personally and professionally. Learn how to reshape negative feedback into constructive action...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 30, 2024
Phone Etiquette: 5 Things NOT To Say On A Work Call
Do your employees know the rules of phone etiquette? Here’s our list of what NOT to say when answering a work call.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 13, 2024
Creating an Employee Recognition Program That Fits Your Company Culture
An employee recognition program is a great way to increase your bottom line. See recognition ideas that would best fit your company culture ... and...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 5, 2024
