Should a Work Romance Be Allowed at the Office?
From power imbalances and perceived favoritism to distractions and performance issues, a work romance sparks red flags for most managers. Should...
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Job Offer Scam: How Recruiters are Impersonated and What You Can Do
Scammers might be impersonating a company's recruitment team using information they gathered online and sending out fake job offers. Learn the red...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 5, 2026
Small Businesses: Pay Attention to the $1.35M California Privacy Complaint
If your company operates online, collects consumer data, or accepts job applications from CA residents, you need to take action to comply with the...
Kristen Neilson, SHRM-SCP, Communication Manager
Dec 5, 2025
HR Phishing Attacks: How Hackers are Targeting Businesses
Recently, hackers have used a sophisticated approach where they deceive employees who handle human resources or spoof HR with phishing messages.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 12, 2025
Emergency Planning for Business: How to Protect and Prepare
If a natural disaster were to strike, would your business survive? Know how to plan for an emergency to keep your company resilient and your...
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Jul 24, 2025
Employee Records: How Long Should You Keep Them?
With so many different employee records and retention timeframes, how do you know when it's safe to purge employee payroll and personal data?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 2, 2025
Why Every Business Owner Needs an HR Risk Assessment (even if HR isn’t your thing)
If you have more than 10 employees, are hiring quickly, operate in multiple states, or have high turnover, it's time for an HR risk assessment.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 17, 2025
Why a Civil Records Background Check Is a Risky Move for Employers
While background checks are usually a good idea, a civil records check should never be included in your list of pre-employment requirements. Here's...
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Apr 10, 2025
Employee Mental Health: Is Your Company Doing Enough?
While it may not be your job to solve employees’ physical and mental health problems, you can enhance workplace mental health by being open and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Mar 10, 2025
