25 Years Strong: The Journey of Stratus HR
With reaching the recent milestone of 25 years in business, we interview co-founder and CEO John Farnsworth to learn about Stratus HR's journey to...
HR advice with Stratus
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6 Things to Consider Before You Fire an Employee
Once you've decided to fire an employee for the good of the organization, be sure these 6 things are covered to protect your company from legal...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 28, 2025
Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Processing Delays and Challenges
Nearly five years after Congress passed the ERC to provide relief for business owners, most companies still have not received their refund. Why the...
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Jan 23, 2025
Worried About Immigration ICE Raids? How to Prepare Your Employees
Despite having verified employee work documentation, you may be concerned about business interruptions from a potential ICE raid. See how to prepare.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 15, 2025
Guidelines for Awarding Merit Pay Increase
Here are some tips as a small business owner on how to award pay increases while factoring in performance to reward top employees.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 10, 2025
Clocked In Workers Should Not Leave Premises: Employer Liability for Accidents on Paid Breaks
Without these 3 preventive steps, an employer may be liable for any accidents that occur to employees who leave company premises on a paid break.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 6, 2025
Capturing Feedback from Employees to Boost Engagement
Does your company have a disconnect with gathering employee feedback? Here are several tips to reverse that trend.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 27, 2024
2025 Minimum Wage: Preparing for Increases in 21 States
While the federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, many states will see minimum wage rate increases in 2025 - most of which occur January...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 20, 2024
Stratus HR Named Among 2024 Best Companies to Work For in Utah
Utah Business Magazine has named Stratus HR as a 2024 Best Companies to Work For, making this the fourth time in five years to have received this...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Dec 12, 2024
