Do Employees Get Time Off to Vote?
If an employee requests time off to vote for local or federal elections, does the employer have to make accommodations?
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Understanding Body Language in an Interview: Sending the Right Message
Is your body language saying the same thing as your words? Here’s a quick checklist of dos and don’ts when conducting an interview.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 23, 2025
Do Employers Have to Give Breaks? Employee Break Laws by State
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer mostly depends on where you work - and, in some states, how old...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 16, 2025
Health Insurance Costs 2026: Prepare for Steep Increases
There’s a perfect storm brewing that is projected to increase 2026 health premiums at unprecedented increases. Learn what you can do to prepare.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 10, 2025
Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work, which can be purposefully or subconsciously done.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 6, 2025
Who Has Job Protection Status Under USERRA?
If an employee says they have military training or plan to be an ICE agent soon, do you have to reserve a position for them upon their return?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 29, 2025
Making Company Mealtime Boost Your Bottom Line
Learn how even a small budget-sensitive company can capitalize on the benefits of company mealtime by following these easy steps.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Sep 24, 2025
Workplace Culture: What’s the Big Deal?
Does your workplace culture need a boost? Learn which questions to ask, ideas to implement, and how to measure and evaluate their effectiveness.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 19, 2025
HR Phishing Attacks: How Hackers are Targeting Businesses
Recently, hackers have used a sophisticated approach where they deceive employees who handle human resources or spoof HR with phishing messages.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 12, 2025
