What to Do When an Applicant Lies on a Resume
Alternative facts have infiltrated the hiring process, as more than 85% of employers report finding lies on a resume. By using strategies to spot...
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Lessons Learned from Uber’s HR Nightmare
A former Uber engineer recently recounted horrifying stories of workplace harassment. Here’s what happened and how it should have been handled...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 9, 2017
Sticky HR: Job Abandonment
Five steps an employer should always take any time there's a job abandonment case with a no-call, no-show to work.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 26, 2017
How to handle employee drug and alcohol use at work
Whether employee drug use at work is the result of prescription or recreational drugs or alcohol, it doesn't change the fact that on-the-job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 13, 2017
Handling Suspected Drug or Alcohol Abuse
When handling a for-suspicion situation, be sure to have a workplace drug and alcohol testing policy in place and remember these five actions...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 13, 2017
4 Steps for Managing Employee Conflict
No one wants to step in to fix an employee conflict but managers are liable for doing whatever to help the workplace be productive...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 22, 2016
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Employees
Although inevitable, nobody likes dealing with employee complaints. Whether you're a new manager or an expert, we’ve simplified it into 4 easy steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 22, 2016
Small business: Why compliance should be your top concern
While business growth is important, compliance is an essential ingredient for small business risk management to prevent even bigger problems
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Nov 3, 2016
4 Step Plan to Prevent Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment poses a threat to other workers as well as to the company. Here's a quick guide to curb unwanted behavior in the workplace.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 28, 2016
