Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
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Stratus.hr Recognized as Best Company to Work For 2020
Stratus.hr has been named a 2020 Best Company to Work For in Utah! This is the second year in a row Stratus.hr has received this honor.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Dec 8, 2020
Unclaimed property? What to do
Have you checked your state's unclaimed property website recently? Chances are you or someone you know has money waiting to be claimed.
Darci Jones
Nov 14, 2019
DOL Concludes Virtual Gig Workers are Independent Contractors
Virtual workers who find gigs through an app (Lyft, Uber, Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, TaskRabbit) are officially independent contractors.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
May 3, 2019
Which benefits should you offer to entice a candidate to take the job?
When you offer an amazing salary offer to your top candidate and they reject the offer, it may be time to review your benefits package.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Apr 8, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases - January 1, 2019
Along with 19 states, various cities and counties will see minimum wage increases in January, 2019. Employers should verify they're in compliance.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 21, 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
Top 5 New-Age Rules of Paying Employees
When determining how much to pay, creating policies about pay, or determining what and when to discuss pay in the application process, know these...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 13, 2018
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
