Preventing “Locker Room Banter” at Work
"Locker room banter" may be plaguing your workplace with effects far more damaging than you suspect without implementing these 4 combative steps.
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Time Off for Voting: What Employers Should Know
Do you have an election leave policy? Whether or not you have one, state law may require you to accommodate voter leave requests with paid leave.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 25, 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
When Outsourcing Your Payroll Is a Bad Idea
Outsourcing payroll is a great way to ease one of the big pains of running a business. But too often, small businesses are getting duped into using a...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Aug 10, 2016
ACA Shared Responsibility Payment – What Do I Do?
I got a letter saying my employee may be eligible for an ACA government subsidy and that I may owe a shared responsibility payment. What should I do?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 22, 2016
Prefer the Temp Worker? Understanding FMLA Reinstatement
Say a worker is on leave and you like a (higher performing) temp worker. Is it legal to keep the temp worker instead? Reinstatement rights...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 30, 2016
Onboarding Reduces New Employee Turnover
Nearly 20% of turnover happens within the first 45 days. Set the stage for success by creating a positive onboarding experience with these 9 easy...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 27, 2016
How to Predict Employees Who Will Quit
Look at these 10 behaviors that could help you identify and predict whether your employee might quit soon.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 20, 2016
DOL Ends Telecommuting As We Know It
The recent DOL ruling on overtime exemptions has many employers scratching their heads when they consider their telecommuting practices.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 1, 2016
