Are You Asking Illegal Questions During an Interview?
Did you know that making small talk with candidates during a job interview could lead to a discrimination lawsuit? What you learn could hurt you ...
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Employee Termination: Does Documenting the Reason Matter?
You've heard the phrase, "Document, document, document" --- but what details do you need to include for an employee termination?
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 11, 2023
How to Develop & Improve Communication Skills in the Workplace
Dive into actionable tips, real-life scenarios, and expert insights to elevate your managerial communication skills and foster a harmonious work...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 24, 2023
How to Stop Backbiting & Gossip in the Workplace in 3 Steps
Discover the proven 3-step approach to curbing workplace gossip effectively and foster a positive, gossip-free environment, boosting team morale.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 30, 2023
Preventing Harassment at Work
Most people who feel harassed at work never file a complaint. How are you preventing harassment at your workplace?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 15, 2023
Estimated Time On HR: Employee Relations & Compliance Tasks
How much time should a Human Resources professional expect to spend on employee relations and compliance tasks? Our experts give their best estimates.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Oct 11, 2022
Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?
With unemployment at record low levels in many areas of the country, could hiring teens be the solution to your staffing shortage?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 21, 2022
11 Steps to a Seamless Employee Termination Process
You've decided that your employee's actions warrant termination - now what? Does your company have a termination process in place?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 10, 2021
Tips for Receiving Feedback: Employees & Managers
If your knee-jerk reaction is to put others on the defense, here are some tips for receiving feedback that will improve your relationships.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Jan 28, 2021
