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Is a Demotion Ever the Right Choice?
How do you make a demotion a win-win for both the employer and the employee? Ask yourself these four questions – and let go of your pride.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 25, 2026
Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work, which can be purposefully or subconsciously done.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 6, 2025
How to Navigate Work When Your Boss is a Jerk
Is it just a bad day or do you work with a jerk? Either way, here are some things you can do to help gain power and control the situation.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 23, 2025
Ghosting Vs. Quitting: Do I Have To Give Two Weeks Notice?
Whether you are fed up with your job or ready to make a career move, you should still give proper notice to your employer instead of disappearing on...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 14, 2024
Phone Etiquette: 5 Things NOT To Say On A Work Call
Do your employees know the rules of phone etiquette? Here’s our list of what NOT to say when answering a work call.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 13, 2024
Can You Fire An Employee For Vulgar Language?
Wondering if you can discipline a worker who uses vulgar language? Learn from this court case about whether disciplinary action would be appropriate.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 26, 2024
More Than a Coworker? Addressing Romance in the Workplace
Considering the risks and potential problems with workplace relationships, how should your company handle a romance at work?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Executive Chair
Feb 7, 2024
Soft Leadership Skills that Make Great Managers
When you think about the best boss you have ever had, they probably had refined these soft leadership skills to help them relate with and inspire...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 26, 2023
