How to Negotiate Salary
Having the “money talk” with job candidates is awkward and uncomfortable and can make or break hiring decisions. Learn how to negotiate salary like a...
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Independent Contractor: Redefined
Due to a tightened definition, it’s time to reevaluate whether or not your independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 29, 2015
My employee just brought new ID for the I-9. Now what?
What do you do when an employee comes to you with new documentation for the I-9 and says the previous ID used was fake? You might be surprised...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 23, 2015
Recruiting for New Grads and Digital Natives
Caution to recruiters: here are two real life examples of why you shouldn't reference new grads and digital natives in your job postings.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 2, 2015
Preventing security breaches – what YOU can do
The majority of data security breaches are caused by human error. Here are five tips to prevent your company from being the next data breach target.
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Jun 2, 2015
Child Labor Laws (Hiring Teens) - Q&A
Here's a quick FAQ list that may answer some of your questions about Child Labor Laws.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 14, 2015
Unions Soon Coming to Small Businesses
What you need to know about the Ambush Election Rules and how they may impact your small business.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 4, 2015
“Hiring” an Independent Contractor
If you or someone you know has “hired” an independent contractor, here are 7 common signs that the workers is actually an employee.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 27, 2015
5 Mistakes of Dealing with Difficult Employees
Learn what not to do when dealing with difficult employees with these 5 common mistakes.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 3, 2015
