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If your workplace culture could use a boost, here is a quick run-down of where to start, along with simple ways to help foster workplace friendships.
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Is My Workplace Psychologically Safe?
Do your employees feel safe speaking up and making mistakes? Consider why your company policies (and culture) may be inhibiting organizational...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 25, 2024
Recognizing Life Events: How Small Gestures Enhance Employee Retention
While rewarding employees boosts productivity, recognizing employee life events creates a sense of community and belongingness that enhances...
Kristen Neilson, SHRM-SCP, Communication Manager
Sep 23, 2024
Estimated Time On HR: Employee Relations & Compliance Tasks
How much time should a Human Resources professional expect to spend on employee relations and compliance tasks? Our experts give their best estimates.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Oct 11, 2022
Employee Recognition: Why it’s Crucial to Your Business
Having a hard time getting buy-in to implement an employee recognition program? Here are five ways the initiative will add directly to your bottom...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 3, 2019
Why business should never get in the way of your golf game
When you're stressed to meet deadlines and complete tasks at work, taking time to play golf may sound counterproductive. But is it?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Oct 23, 2018
Would You Want to Work at Your Startup?
Whenever a business owner asks me a question about hiring, I ask them this: “if the tables were turned, would you want to work here?”
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Oct 8, 2018
The Best Employee Gifts for Increasing Loyalty
We asked employees: what gift did your boss or company give you (or your spouse) that made you feel more loyal to that company? See their responses...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 1, 2017
Thinking about telecommuting? Here’s something completely different
A fascinating new organizational behavior concept called agile development has helped a Utah tech company nearly triple its output with fewer...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 3, 2016
