Compensation Strategy Simplified
Need help with your compensation strategy? Ask yourself these three questions to determine whether you need to make a change.
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Variable Pay Options: Why, When, How
Adding a variable pay system, or pay based on performance, is a supplemental way to boost employee performance and achieve company goals.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 30, 2015
Promotion Deal-Breakers
According to a recent survey, here are the top reasons employers may avoid giving a promotion, even if the employee’s performance is off the charts.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Sep 30, 2015
Independent Contractor: Redefined
Due to a tightened definition, it’s time to reevaluate whether or not your independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 29, 2015
Bad company policy proved to be costly
Having a bad company policy can be very costly. Here is an example that had Abercrombie & Fitch lose millions in court over seven years.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 23, 2015
My employee just brought new ID for the I-9. Now what?
What do you do when an employee comes to you with new documentation for the I-9 and says the previous ID used was fake? You might be surprised...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 23, 2015
Recruiting for New Grads and Digital Natives
Caution to recruiters: here are two real life examples of why you shouldn't reference new grads and digital natives in your job postings.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 2, 2015
Preventing security breaches – what YOU can do
The majority of data security breaches are caused by human error. Here are five tips to prevent your company from being the next data breach target.
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Jun 2, 2015
Child Labor Laws (Hiring Teens) - Q&A
Here's a quick FAQ list that may answer some of your questions about Child Labor Laws.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 14, 2015
