Put down that phone! Advice for using cell phones at work
Do you leave your cell phone on or under the table at work meetings? Answering yes to either option may put your job at risk. Here's why ...
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Can Employees be Fired for Discussing Pay Rates?
If your company prohibits or discourages employees from sharing pay information, you may be breaking the law. Here's why.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 3, 2018
What to Do with an Overly Chatty Employee
Socializing at work helps build relationships -- but what do you do when an overly chatty employee keeps coworkers from being productive?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Mar 27, 2018
Does the White House Have an HR Person?
HR is meant to help companies make the right decisions for both their employees and public image. Here are 7 missteps a great HR person would not let...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 22, 2018
5 Ways You're Losing as an Employer
Whether you have an in-house HR team or you outsource HR, turn to professionals to ensure you’re optimizing each stage of the employee lifecycle.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 12, 2018
IRS Releases 2018 W-4 and Withholding Calculator
Because of major changes to tax law, employees should ensure they have the proper amount of taxes being withheld and adjust their 2018 W-4...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Mar 1, 2018
Unlimited PTO: How One Company Transitioned from an Accrued Plan
How do you make the transition to unlimited PTO when you've been offering an accrued PTO plan? Learn how Vivint Solar did it in this Q&A.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 22, 2018
Unlimited PTO - Right for Small Businesses?
Unlimited PTO isn't only for large companies. Learn how to make unlimited PTO plan work for your small business.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 22, 2018
Fair Workweek Rules - What Employers Need to Know
For employers, the latest trend of fair workweek laws have signaled greater fines and penalties. What exactly are the rules? And to whom do they...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Feb 12, 2018
