Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?
With unemployment at record low levels in many areas of the country, could hiring teens be the solution to your staffing shortage?
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“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
Leverage Social Media to Recruit a Broader Applicant Pool
If your applicant pool feels stagnant, it may be time to recruit to a broader audience by using these three social media platforms.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 28, 2021
5 Hiring & Retention Trends to Consider
Although you may have a tightened HR budget, here are 5 hiring and retention trends you should implement to compete for key talent.
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 9, 2021
Should we offer an employee referral bonus?
Offering an employee referral bonus makes recruiting so much easier -- but it could lead to a disproportionate number of homogenous employees.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Aug 27, 2020
"Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers is Illegal" Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. Do you need to make any company...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 26, 2020
Top 3 Actions Blue-Collar Employers Should Take ASAP
Are you a blue-collar employer experiencing a shrinking workforce or lack of interest in your industry? Here are 3 ways to attract and retain workers.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Feb 6, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Reference Checks
Whether you are the reference for a former employee or you need to conduct a reference check for a candidate, here is everything you need to know.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 25, 2019
Which benefits should you offer to entice a candidate to take the job?
When you offer an amazing salary offer to your top candidate and they reject the offer, it may be time to review your benefits package.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Apr 8, 2019
