Preventing Harassment at Work
Most people who feel harassed at work never file a complaint. How are you preventing harassment at your workplace?
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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
7 Red Flags for Interviewers to Discern
If you were reviewing a candidate's resume or conducting an interview, which of these red flags for the interviewer would be problematic?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Apr 11, 2022
Contesting (and Winning) an Unemployment Claim
When you receive notice of a former employee's unemployment claim, always contest it when the employee had quit or was fired. Here's how.
Kristen Neilson, SHRM-SCP, Communication Manager
Oct 8, 2021
Negative Social Media Post: Protected or Unprotected Behavior?
When an employee bashes your company in a negative social media post, can they legally be disciplined? Or is that their freedom of speech?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 17, 2021
11 Steps to a Seamless Employee Termination Process
You've decided that your employee's actions warrant termination - now what? Does your company have a termination process in place?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 10, 2021
Can Employers Ask for Proof of Vaccination?
Now that the CDC has relaxed its COVID-19 safety measures for vaccinated individuals, can I legally ask employees for proof of vaccination?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 21, 2021
Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 8, 2021
Giving a 1099 to This Teenage Worker Was Illegal
My niece’s employer took advantage of her by paying her as an independent contractor with a 1099 but insisted they did nothing wrong.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 26, 2021
