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Attracting and Retaining Employees: Tips for Small Businesses
Attracting and retaining employees is especially hard for small businesses when there's a labor shortage. Here's how to compete for talent.
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 28, 2022
Retaining Top Employees: 6 Simple Strategies
Retaining your top employees doesn't have to mean spending loads of money. The most powerful strategies involve human connections.
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 23, 2022
3 Productivity Killers You Haven’t Considered
When your employees aren't performing up to par, this productivity killer may be to blame. Here are some ideas of how to remedy the problem.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 20, 2021
Remote Workers Need a Commute, Too
Despite all the frustrations of a daily work commute, there are actually benefits from commuting that a remote-based employee may be missing.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 21, 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
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
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
