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.
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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
Job candidates, identity theft, and 10 years in jail - a true story
Most employers have spotted lies on resumes during the application process. So how can small businesses with limited resources detect fraud?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 24, 2018
5 Ways You're Losing as an Employer
Whether you have an in-house HR team or you outsource HR, turn to professionals to ensure you’re optimizing each stage of the employee lifecycle.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 12, 2018
Dealing with a Bully Boss
Learn how to deal with a bully boss when they are an important asset to the company and it's become a delicate situation.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 1, 2018
Benefits 101: Essential Health Insurance Terms for Employees
How great their benefits package is. Here’s a breakdown of the most common terms found on a health insurance definitions policy...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 20, 2017
The Best Employee Gifts for Increasing Loyalty
We asked employees: what gift did your boss or company give you (or your spouse) that made you feel more loyal to that company? See their responses...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 1, 2017
Guidelines for Awarding Merit Pay Increases
Here are some tips as a small business owner on how to award pay increases plus factoring in performance to reward top employees.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 27, 2017
3 Ways Your Small Business is Losing Money on HR
If you're a small business or startup, you may unknowingly be spending more on HR than you should. Here are three pitfalls and how to make them...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Jul 12, 2017
