Sandy, Utah – December 12 – Stratus HR, a leader in human resources outsourcing and the premier Professional Employer Organization (PEO) of the Intermountain West, has once again been named among the "Best Companies to Work For" by Utah Business Magazine. This marks the fourth time in five years that Stratus HR has received this recognition, underscoring its steadfast commitment to creating a thriving, inclusive, and balanced workplace environment.
“Being recognized as a 2024 Best Companies to Work For is a tremendous honor,” said John Farnsworth, CEO of Stratus HR. “This achievement reflects the exceptional contributions of our team, the healthy relationships they’ve built with our clients, and their embracing of what we call the ‘Stratus DNA.’ It’s each employee’s dedication and passion that set us apart.”
The Best Companies to Work For award vetting process is rigorous. As a small workforce, 100% of Stratus HR staff must complete an anonymous survey that ranks Stratus on factors such as flexibility, pay equity, benefits, work-life balance, vacation time, community engagement, management, work environment, and more. Winners are then determined based on survey responses.
“Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to excel,” said Chase Heywood, Stratus HR President and COO. “Receiving this recognition is a great indicator that our employee engagement is on the right track. While we make every effort to take care of our clients, our employees are truly the top priority and key to our success.”
Among the standout features that contributed to this award are Stratus HR’s employee-of-the-month and employee-of-the-year programs. Monthly winners are recognized during “Winning Wednesday” and then entered into the selection pool for coworkers to vote for an overall employee-of-the year. The winner receives an all-expense paid trip for two to anywhere in the world!
“While these incentives are incredibly motivating, it really boils down to the day-to-day shared purpose and respect,” said Farnsworth. “The heart of our success is our employees; our executive team knows it, and our employees know it. And that’s what makes Stratus special.”
About Stratus HR
Stratus HR® is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) headquartered in Sandy, Utah. We simplify HR for companies by solving problems in payroll, benefits administration, human resources, workers’ comp, and HR software. When companies partner with Stratus HR, they increase their profitability, maximize employee productivity, save time spent on transactional HR, reduce employment-related liability, and ultimately lower their labor costs.
In addition to being a 2024 Best Companies to Work For, Stratus HR has won recent awards that include Utah Top Workplaces (2020-2024), Clearly Rated’s Best of HR Services, Salt City Best, and Best Business Consultants.