Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
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PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away
You know burnout is just around the corner, but how do you get workers to use PTO in a culture of hussle and staying logged in 24/7?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 11, 2020
Perks for Remote Employees: The New Normal
With many employees working remotely, what perks can you offer to motivate and engage them, and how do you provide the esssential human connections?
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Aug 5, 2020
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...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 12, 2020
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
