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Measure Employee Engagement to Improve Retention
When employees become disengaged over time, the warning signs may be hard to spot. Be proactive and minimize avoidable turnover with these...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 4, 2025
When to Terminate an Employee: Key Indicators for Difficult Decisions
If you’re trying to decide whether an employee’s performance or behavior warrants termination, here are five different warning signs to watch for.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 15, 2025
Coaching an Underperforming Employee After Leave: A Guide for Employers
When an underperforming employee returns from leave, don’t push the problem down the road. Here’s how to reset and manage their return.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 26, 2025
Guidelines for Awarding Merit Pay Increase
Here are some tips as a small business owner on how to award pay increases while factoring in performance to reward top employees.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 10, 2025
Why Micromanaging Is Killing Your Small Business
Learn the warning signs to know if you have a micromanaging problem, as well as tips to stop the cycle of micromanagement.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 7, 2023
3 Distraction-Fighting Tools to Boost Team Productivity
Is your business losing productivity due to screen time distractions? Enhance your team's performance by reducing distractions with these tools and...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 19, 2023
What is Strategic HR?
You may have heard the phrase “strategic HR,” but what exactly does it mean? Here's our answer for non-HR professionals to easily understand.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 7, 2023
Excessive Smartphone Use? Warning Signs & Tips for Cutting Back
Do you have a smartphone addiction? Here's a quick way to find out -- and tips to nip it in the bud before it damages your work productivity.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 14, 2022
