Should you stay with your small group insurance plan?
If your small business insurance plan is becoming more and more unaffordable, perhaps it's time to switch to a large group plan. Here's how.
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7 Reasons You Need a PEO vs. Payroll Services
Are you choosing between a PEO v. payroll company? Consider whether your company would benefit from these seven areas to help you decide.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 19, 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
Gig Economy: Kicking Employer Concerns
The gig economy seems to be taking over and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Have you lost employees to working gigs? Can you hire gig workers?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 15, 2019
Tax-Related Investment Considerations Before Year's End
Be sure to look at your financial situation before the year ends, as some tax-advantage strategies end at midnight on Dec 31.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 12, 2018
2019 FSA and HSA Contribution Limits
For 2019, Health FSA contributions will cap at $2700 (an increase of $50 from 2018) and HSA contributions will cap at $3500/individual and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 15, 2018
Would You Want to Work at Your Startup?
Whenever a business owner asks me a question about hiring, I ask them this: “if the tables were turned, would you want to work here?”
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Oct 8, 2018
EAP Available at No Cost to Stratus Employees
As a reminder, all Stratus HR employees can access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program at no cost to them, regardless of insurance.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 14, 2018
Benefits 101: Essential Health Insurance Terms for Employees
How great their benefits package is. Here’s a breakdown of the most common terms found on a health insurance definitions policy...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 20, 2017
