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You Hired a Sex Offender: Now What?
You just discovered that one of your employees was convicted of indecent assault several years ago and is on the sex offender registry. What should...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 2, 2018
The Ins and Outs of Paying Piece Rate
Jobs with repetitive tasks can quickly seem mundane, so paying employees by piece rate can spark motivation - Complicated, but here is why...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Sep 24, 2018
Have a Calculator But Not an Accountant: The Case for Outsourcing
When you’re the outsider looking in, like I am, you get to see the real cost of not outsourcing these tasks...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Sep 17, 2018
Quiz: Are YOU a Micromanager?
You might be a micromanager if... Take this short quiz to find out if your management style fits the "micromanager" mold.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 11, 2018
Is employee wellness just a lot of hot air?
Not convinced that employee wellness programs are worth it? Take a look at the numbers and decide for yourself! The best part is that wellness...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 29, 2018
Alleviating Job-Related Stress
Some 80% of workers have felt job-related stress, oftentimes linked to pay, workload, work-life balance, or job security.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 29, 2018
Get Off Your Phone and Collaborate
Companies that promote collaboration are five times as likely to be high performing. Here are three cost-effective ways to provide that support.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 22, 2018
Breaking Free from Your Desk
When deadlines and projects have caused you to sit for too long in one place, try these easy tips to escape your desk and quickly recharge.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 16, 2018
