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Employee Termination: Does Documenting the Reason Matter?
You've heard the phrase, "Document, document, document" --- but what details do you need to include for an employee termination?
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 11, 2023
How to Develop & Improve Communication Skills in the Workplace
Dive into actionable tips, real-life scenarios, and expert insights to elevate your managerial communication skills and foster a harmonious work...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 24, 2023
How to Stop Backbiting & Gossip in the Workplace in 3 Steps
Discover the proven 3-step approach to curbing workplace gossip effectivelyand foster a positive, gossip-free environment, boosting team morale.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 30, 2023
Legalized Marijuana: Can Employers Fire for Impairment?
Can a company create a drug-free work policy in a state that allows recreational marijuana use? What about registered medical marijuana users?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 15, 2023
Are you the reason employee engagement stinks?
If employee engagement, motivation, or morale seem off, it may just be YOU that’s the problem. Find out by asking yourself these six questions.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 2, 2023
Should Managers Be Paid Overtime?
Do your managers meet all the qualifications to be exempt from overtime? See where several large corporations went wrong.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 15, 2023
Preventing Harassment at Work
Most people who feel harassed at work never file a complaint. How are you preventing harassment at your workplace?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 15, 2023
Interviewer Dos and Don’ts
As the interviewer, you're tasked with a lot to ensure you stay compliant and that candidates walk away with a positive impression.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 29, 2022
