Should an Office Romance Be Allowed at Work?
Relationships at work spark red flags for any HR manager. But should a company have a policy prohibiting office romances altogether?
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8 Job Recruiting Techniques for Small Business
Your small business needs to find the right candidate, but the applicants you’re seeing just aren’t cutting it. Here are 8 recruiting techniques to...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 11, 2017
3 Ways Your Small Business is Losing Money on HR
If you're a small business or startup, you may unknowingly be spending more on HR than you should. Here are three pitfalls and how to make them...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Jul 12, 2017
Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2017
Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states will see minimum wage increases as of July 1, 2017.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 30, 2017
Employee Termination: 6 Things to Consider Before You Fire
Employee termination is not for the faint of heart. Employers need to consider these 6 things to ensure the company is protected before ...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 20, 2017
Charging Employees for Uniforms
Are employers allowed to have employees pay for uniforms? Yes, but employers need to ensure employee wages never dip below minimum wage and...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 26, 2017
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
Lessons Learned from Uber’s HR Nightmare
A former Uber engineer recently recounted horrifying stories of workplace harassment. Here’s what happened and how it should have been handled...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 9, 2017
Hire a PEO to Create Lasting Success
Startup companies: if you're overwhelmed by business growth, here are six simple strategies to help you break out of the pack and create lasting...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Feb 27, 2017
