Furlough or Layoff – which one is it?
Furlough vs layoff: both mean an employee isn't currently working for your company, but which term is the right word to use and what are the...
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Gig Economy: Kicking Employer Concerns
The gig economy seems to be taking over and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Have you lost employees to working gigs? Can you hire gig workers?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 15, 2019
Is today the most dangerously, unproductive day of the year?
The Monday following the switch to Daylight Savings Time has a history of problems, with research to back that...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 11, 2019
11 Easy Desk Stretches When Sitting All Day
According to researchers, sitting is more dangerous than smoking. So how do you combat the ill effects of the chair? Start with these easy desk...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Feb 22, 2019
Are breakroom snacks meeting your employees’ hierarchy of needs?
Employees have a hierarchy of needs that begins with the essentials (think paycheck and tools) and progresses from there...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Nov 21, 2018
Is a Demotion Ever the Right Choice?
How do you make a demotion a win-win for both the employer and the employee? You ask yourself these three questions and then suck up your pride.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 14, 2018
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
Is employee wellness just a lot of hot air?
Not convinced that employee wellness programs are worth it? Take a look at the numbers and decide for yourself! The best part is that wellness...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 29, 2018
5 Signs an Employee Has a Work-Life Imbalance
How do you know for sure if work-life imbalance is the culprit of an employee’s irritability? Check for the following signs ...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Jul 24, 2018
