Quiz: Knowing when to outsource
Do you spend more hours in a day responding to employee questions and concerns than you do building your business? You may want to outsource...
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Compensation Strategy Simplified
Need help with your compensation strategy? Ask yourself these three questions to determine whether you need to make a change.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 1, 2015
Variable Pay Options: Why, When, How
Adding a variable pay system, or pay based on performance, is a supplemental way to boost employee performance and achieve company goals.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 30, 2015
Promotion Deal-Breakers
According to a recent survey, here are the top reasons employers may avoid giving a promotion, even if the employee’s performance is off the charts.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Sep 30, 2015
Productivity Killers
Feeling the sting from lost productivity? Combat workplace productivity killers with these simple solutions.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 31, 2015
Penalties Sky Rocket for ACA Reporting Errors
Failing to report information accurately and timely for the ACE can result in some costly penalties that you want to avoid.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Aug 31, 2015
Dumb Things Employees Have Done at Work
Do your coworkers do dumb things? See if they can out-do this list of all-stars that includes searching for a mail order bride or bathing in the sink.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 31, 2015
Independent Contractor: Redefined
Due to a tightened definition, it’s time to reevaluate whether or not your independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 29, 2015
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Subsidies for ACA
The Supreme Court announced a ruling that will uphold the Affordable Care Acts tax subsidies.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 30, 2015
