Stratus HR Announces Promotion of Chase Heywood to Chief Executive Officer
Chase Heywood has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Stratus HR, with John Farnsworth providing strategic guidance as an...
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Managing a Passive-Aggressive Employee
Do you know what a passive-aggressive employee looks like in a work setting? Learn these warning signs so you can identify and address behavioral...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 27, 2026
Can a Minor be a 1099 Employee?
My teenage niece was paid as an independent contractor for cleaning a dental office, which her parents discovered when she received a 1099. Was this...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Mar 19, 2026
Establishing a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Workplace Violence
Looking for a zero-tolerance workplace violence policy? Here's a sample policy, along with guidelines for your violence prevention plan.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Mar 11, 2026
Navigating the ADA: How to Respond to an Accommodation Request
When an employee requests an ADA accommodation, the way you respond will have a direct effect on employee morale and could also have legal...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 5, 2026
Clay Kelley Announces Retirement as CRO at Stratus HR
Clay Kelley, CRO, and Maria Delap, his incredible Executive Assistant, have retired from Stratus HR after a remarkable career in the PEO industry.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Mar 2, 2026
What Is Intermittent FMLA Leave?
When employees qualify for FMLA but need to take time off in smaller blocks of time, it's called intermittent leave. Here’s how it works.
Dallace Hansen
Feb 25, 2026
Compensable Time: What Employers Should Know to Stay Compliant
Per the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain time spent on the job must always be paid - even if it includes waiting or travel time or tasks done from...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 20, 2026
Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover & Tips to Prevent Them
Discover the unseen financial burdens of employee turnover and learn effective strategies to avoid them. Equip your business for better talent...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 12, 2026
