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...
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Should a Work Romance Be Allowed at the Office?
From power imbalances and perceived favoritism to distractions and performance issues, a work romance sparks red flags for most managers. Should...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 3, 2026
Creating a Scalable Learning & Onboarding Program for Employees
Growing companies need an onboarding program that can scale. Learn how to build and adapt your program while avoiding these common mistakes.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 16, 2026
Independent Contractor vs Employee: New Clarification
A recent court case reminds employers everywhere to review whether workers being paid as independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 28, 2025
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Employees
Do you know how to have difficult conversations with employees? Whether you’re a new manager or an expert, we’ve simplified it into five easy steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 20, 2025
Understanding Body Language in an Interview: Sending the Right Message
Is your body language saying the same thing as your words? Here’s a quick checklist of dos and don’ts when conducting an interview.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 23, 2025
Do Employers Have to Give Breaks? Employee Break Laws by State
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer mostly depends on where you work - and, in some states, how old...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 16, 2025
Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work, which can be purposefully or subconsciously done.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 6, 2025
Measure Employee Engagement to Improve Retention
When employees become disengaged over time, the warning signs may be hard to spot. Be proactive and minimize avoidable turnover with these...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 4, 2025
