Crafting Competitive Benefits Packages for Emerging Industry Talent
Have you noticed your top employees are looking for more than traditional employee benefits? Here’s how to create more competitive benefits packages.
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Roth vs Traditional 401K - Which is Best?
Let’s say your company offers a 401K with both Traditional and Roth investment options. Which one should you choose?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 11, 2025
Employee Mental Health: Is Your Company Doing Enough?
While it may not be your job to solve employees’ physical and mental health problems, you can enhance workplace mental health by being open and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Mar 10, 2025
Is My Company Required to Offer Bereavement Leave?
If an employee comes to you asking for bereavement leave, is your company required to offer it? Which federal and state regulations are involved?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 21, 2025
HSA - FSA Eligible Expenses
Need a quick list of commonly-used items you can purchase with your pre-tax health FSA dollars?
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 5, 2024
2025 FSA Limits: Maximizing Your Tax-Free Benefits with HSA and FSA
The IRS has increased limits for 2025 tax-savings accounts for both Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 30, 2024
Managing Health Care Costs in 2025 for Employers & Employees
Health care costs are increasingly on the rise, but there are strategies employers and employees can implement to mitigate those costs.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 18, 2024
What Qualifies for Short Term Disability: How Does It Work and Who is Eligible?
Understand the role of short-term disability in protecting you from income loss during illness or injury, and how the benefits are calculated.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 3, 2024
Are Gift Cards Taxable? A Guide for Employee Rewards
When you want to show appreciation to your employees, can you give them a gift card without being taxed? The answer is not as straightforward as you...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 24, 2024
