New Overtime Rule: Minimum Salary Raised to $35,568
The DOL has officially released a final overtime rule requiring employees to earn at least $35,568 to be exempt from overtime, effective January 1,...
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Do Companies Really Need a Dress Code Policy?
While modern, successful tech CEOs wear hoodies and sneakers to work, there's actually a psychological benefit to having a company dress code policy.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 24, 2019
Safety First: Ensuring the Safety of Your Construction Team
Ensure that your workers to leave the site unharmed at the end of every shift. Here are a few tips for ensuring construction safety...
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Sep 13, 2019
When Employees Want Pets at Work
Do your employees want to bring their pets to work? As part of your due diligence in setting up a workplace pet policy, consider these questions.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 30, 2019
Phishing Scams: Don’t Fall Victim
Protecting your company from a phishing scam is more than setting up IT controls; it begins with employees safeguarding their personal information.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Aug 15, 2019
How to navigate work with a jerk boss
Is it just a bad day or do you work with a jerk? Either way, here are some things you can do to help gain power and control the situation.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Aug 12, 2019
Can you still tell a joke at work?
When one person’s humor can lead to another person’s alienation, should you stay all business and refrain from telling a joke at work?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 1, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Reference Checks
Whether you are the reference for a former employee or you need to conduct a reference check for a candidate, here is everything you need to know.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 25, 2019
Should you stay with your small group insurance plan?
If your small business insurance plan is becoming more and more unaffordable, perhaps it's time to switch to a large group plan. Here's how.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jul 18, 2019
