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?
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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
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
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
How to navigate work with a jerk boss
Is it just a bad day or do you work with a jerk? Either way, here are some things you can do to help gain power and control the situation.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Aug 12, 2019
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
Beyond Layoffs: How to Right-Size Your Workforce
Looking for some alternative ideas to layoffs? When you have more employees than you can afford, there are several options to consider.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 6, 2018
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
