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.
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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
What to Do with an Overly Chatty Employee
Socializing at work helps build relationships -- but what do you do when an overly chatty employee keeps coworkers from being productive?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Mar 27, 2018
Dealing with a Bully Boss
Whether you employ a bully boss – or your manager IS a bully boss – here's how to handle the delicate situation.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 1, 2018
Sexual Harassment Nightmare at a Small Business
Sexual harassment lawsuits are a difficult thing to deal with. Here are examples of what I went through and what I should have done as a small...
Lise Tyner
Jan 5, 2018
Winter Work: Cold Weather Safety for Workers
Employees who regularly work outside in winter face real occupational hazards related to cold exposure. Here are some tips to minimize those risks.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Dec 26, 2017
