3 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete in Hiring
While working for a small business has its natural appeal, you need to have a hiring strategy to compete with large employers for key talent.
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Gig Economy: Kicking Employer Concerns
The gig economy seems to be taking over and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Have you lost employees to working gigs? Can you hire gig workers?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 15, 2019
OSHA Summary Logs 2019: Are You Compliant?
It’s time for certain employers to post their OSHA Summary of last year's reportable worksite injuries, as well as file online before March 2, 2019.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 5, 2019
Breastfeeding at Work: What Employers Need to Know
What kind of accommodations should a nursing employee need, and is my small company required to provide those accommodations for her?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 25, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases - January 1, 2019
Along with 19 states, various cities and counties will see minimum wage increases in January, 2019. Employers should verify they're in compliance.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 21, 2018
Beyond Layoffs: How to Right-Size Your Workforce
Looking for some alternative ideas to layoffs? When you have more employees than you can afford, there are several options to consider.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 6, 2018
Are breakroom snacks meeting your employees’ hierarchy of needs?
Employees have a hierarchy of needs that begins with the essentials (think paycheck and tools) and progresses from there...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Nov 21, 2018
Is a Demotion Ever the Right Choice?
How do you make a demotion a win-win for both the employer and the employee? You ask yourself these three questions and then suck up your pride.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 14, 2018
Why business should never get in the way of your golf game
When you're stressed to meet deadlines and complete tasks at work, taking time to play golf may sound counterproductive. But is it?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Oct 23, 2018
