Is a Demotion Ever the Right Choice?
How do you make a demotion a win-win for both the employer and the employee? You ask yourself these three questions and then suck up your pride.
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Do Employees Get Time Off to Vote?
If an employee requests time off to vote, does the worker have to make accommodations? Although the logical answer is "yes," it depends on...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 29, 2018
Why business should never get in the way of your golf game
When you're stressed to meet deadlines and complete tasks at work, taking time to play golf may sound counterproductive. But is it?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Oct 23, 2018
Paying Nonexempt Employees When They Travel
If an hourly employee is required to travel, there are several what-if questions you need to ask to determine how much of the travel time should be...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 15, 2018
Would You Want to Work at Your Startup?
Whenever a business owner asks me a question about hiring, I ask them this: “if the tables were turned, would you want to work here?”
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Oct 8, 2018
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
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
