Coaching an Underperforming Employee After Leave: A Guide for Employers
When an underperforming employee returns from leave, don’t push the problem down the road. Here’s how to reset and manage their return.
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Handling Vacation Gaps and Production Peaks: 6 Quick Fixes
Managing employee needs for time off while keeping up with business demands can be a real struggle for smaller companies. See our tips for making it...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Jun 3, 2025
Employee Misconduct: Disciplinary Action or Immediate Termination?
Does my employee’s inappropriate behavior warrant disciplinary action or immediate termination? Consider these examples.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 14, 2025
Workplace Incivility: Tips to Reshape Inappropriate Employee Behavior
When gossip, eye rolling, and other unprofessional behaviors are ignored, employees interpret that as acceptable behavior. Learn how to reshape your...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 3, 2025
6 Things to Consider Before You Fire an Employee
Once you've decided to fire an employee for the good of the organization, be sure these 6 things are covered to protect your company from legal...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 28, 2025
Worried About Immigration ICE Raids? How to Prepare Your Employees
Despite having verified employee work documentation, you may be concerned about business interruptions from a potential ICE raid. See how to prepare.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 15, 2025
Risk Management in Construction Industry: Ensuring the Safety of Your Team
Ensure that your workers leave the site unharmed at the end of every shift. Here are a few tips to promote construction worker safety.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Sep 20, 2024
Managers: How to Give and Receive Feedback When Emotions are High
How you respond to criticism can define you, both personally and professionally. Learn how to reshape negative feedback into constructive action...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 30, 2024
From Remote Work to Attendance Mandate: Implementing a Points-Based Attendance Policy
A points-based attendance policy motivates punctuality but allows for the occasional emergency, keeping productivity and your bottom line in check.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 21, 2024
