PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away
You know burnout is just around the corner, but how do you get workers to use PTO in a culture of hussle and staying logged in 24/7?
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Executive Order for Payroll Tax Deferral: Employers Be Wary
While the employee payroll tax deferral isn’t a great benefit for employees, it’s worse for employers who might be on the hook for unpaid tax
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Aug 31, 2020
Should we offer an employee referral bonus?
Offering an employee referral bonus makes recruiting so much easier -- but it could lead to a disproportionate number of homogenous employees.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Aug 27, 2020
Unemployment Scam Alert: COVID-19 Edition
The FTC recently issued an unemployment scam alert regarding fraudulent claims. Here's what you should know and how to protect your company.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 20, 2020
FFCRA, FMLA, PTO: How Much Leave Can I Take in a Year?
If I used emergency paid leave through the FFCRA last spring and am forced to quarantine a second time, what are my paid leave options?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 14, 2020
Perks for Remote Employees: The New Normal
With many employees working remotely, what perks can you offer to motivate and engage them, and how do you provide the esssential human connections?
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Aug 5, 2020
What is “open enrollment”?
People keep throwing out the term "open enrollment" -- while I'm pretty sure it has to do with benefits, what all does it encompass?
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jul 27, 2020
COVID Market Crisis: What We Learn From Investors Who Lost Millions
While we continue to wade through the pandemic, we have learned what NOT to do -- inspired by investors who succumbed to the COVID market crisis.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 20, 2020
Conducting Remote Interviews? 7 Tips for Success
Need some tips to make your virtual interviews feel more effective? Here are a few adjustments to make and new questions to ask.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 14, 2020
