Drug Testing – Where Do I Start?
Whether it's for random testing or for reasonable suspicion testing, here's how you set up a company drug testing policy.
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What to Do When an Applicant Lies on a Resume
Alternative facts have infiltrated the hiring process, as more than 85% of employers report finding lies on a resume. By using strategies to spot...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 12, 2017
How to handle employee drug and alcohol use at work
Whether employee drug use at work is the result of prescription or recreational drugs or alcohol, it doesn't change the fact that on-the-job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 13, 2017
Handling Suspected Drug or Alcohol Abuse
When handling a for-suspicion situation, be sure to have a workplace drug and alcohol testing policy in place and remember these five actions...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 13, 2017
Deaf Job Applicant Wins McDonald's Discrimination Lawsuit
The EEOC, McDonald’s must pay $56,000 as a settlement in a recent discrimination lawsuit for not letting a deaf applicant interview for a job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Nov 11, 2016
6 Easy Recruiting Tips for Small Business
Hiring? Recruiting new employees can be a daunting task for small businesses. Get an edge on your competition with these tips to improve your...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 19, 2016
3 Real Benefits of Paperless Onboarding
Paperless onboarding creates a positive first impression, which is critical for your recruiting and retention efforts in a tech-savvy world.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Jan 29, 2016
Top 5 Ways Applicant Tracking Saves You Money
If you're still riding in last century with paper resumes because applicant tracking systems are unaffordable, I've got news for you.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Dec 2, 2015
How to Negotiate Salary
Having the “money talk” with job candidates is awkward and uncomfortable and can make or break hiring decisions. Learn how to negotiate salary like a...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 4, 2015
