Attracting and Retaining Employees: Tips for Small Businesses
Attracting and retaining employees is especially hard for small businesses when there's a labor shortage. Here's how to compete for talent.
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7 Red Flags for Interviewers to Discern
If you were reviewing a candidate's resume or conducting an interview, which of these red flags for the interviewer would be problematic?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Apr 11, 2022
Establishing a Zero-Tolerance Workplace Violence Policy
Looking for a zero-tolerance workplace violence policy? Here's a sample policy, along with guidelines for your violence prevention plan.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Mar 28, 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
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
Leverage Social Media to Recruit a Broader Applicant Pool
If your applicant pool feels stagnant, it may be time to recruit to a broader audience by using these three social media platforms.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 28, 2021
Giving a 1099 to This Teenage Worker Was Illegal
My niece’s employer took advantage of her by paying her as an independent contractor with a 1099 but insisted they did nothing wrong.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 26, 2021
5 Hiring & Retention Trends to Consider
Although you may have a tightened HR budget, here are 5 hiring and retention trends you should implement to compete for key talent.
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 9, 2021
Conducting Remote Interviews? 7 Tips for Success
Need some tips to make your virtual interviews feel more effective? Here are a few adjustments to make and new questions to ask.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 14, 2020
