Everything You Need to Know About Reference Checks
Whether you are the reference for a former employee or you need to conduct a reference check for a candidate, here is everything you need to know.
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Illegal Interview Questions: What to Avoid
Do you ever go off script in a job interview? While you may think it's harmless, asking about certain topics could land you in a legal nightmare.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 9, 2019
Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: Employer Guidance
While a criminal background is not a protected class, automatically rejecting a candidate based on a misdemeanor (or felony) may lead to legal...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 26, 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
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
You Hired a Sex Offender: Now What?
You just discovered that one of your employees was convicted of indecent assault several years ago and is on the sex offender registry. What should...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 2, 2018
Quiz: Are YOU a Micromanager?
You might be a micromanager if... Take this short quiz to find out if your management style fits the "micromanager" mold.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 11, 2018
Job candidates, identity theft, and 10 years in jail - a true story
Most employers have spotted lies on resumes during the application process. So how can small businesses with limited resources detect fraud?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 24, 2018
Put down that phone! Advice for using cell phones at work
Do you leave your cell phone on or under the table at work meetings? Answering yes to either option may put your job at risk. Here's why ...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 26, 2018
