Top 5 New-Age Rules of Paying Employees
When determining how much to pay, creating policies about pay, or determining what and when to discuss pay in the application process, know these...
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OSHA’s Electronic Record Keeping Requirement – Are you compliant?
OSHA has implemented a new record keeping requirement that mandates these companies submit the previous year's workplace injuries online, effective...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 31, 2018
When Should Interns Be Paid?
The DOL recently updated guidance on how to identify whether an internship truly qualifies to be unpaid. See if your position makes the cut.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 29, 2018
Job candidates, identity theft, and 10 years in jail - a true story
Most employers have spotted lies on resumes during the application process. So how can small businesses with limited resources detect fraud?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 24, 2018
Put down that phone! Advice for using cell phones at work
Do you leave your cell phone on or under the table at work meetings? Answering yes to either option may put your job at risk. Here's why ...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 26, 2018
Can Employees be Fired for Discussing Pay Rates?
If your company prohibits or discourages employees from sharing pay information, you may be breaking the law. Here's why.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 3, 2018
What to Do with an Overly Chatty Employee
Socializing at work helps build relationships -- but what do you do when an overly chatty employee keeps coworkers from being productive?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Mar 27, 2018
Does the White House Have an HR Person?
HR is meant to help companies make the right decisions for both their employees and public image. Here are 7 missteps a great HR person would not let...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 22, 2018
5 Ways You're Losing as an Employer
Whether you have an in-house HR team or you outsource HR, turn to professionals to ensure you’re optimizing each stage of the employee lifecycle.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 12, 2018
