Managing Health Care Costs in 2025 for Employers & Employees
Health care costs are increasingly on the rise, but there are strategies employers and employees can implement to mitigate those costs.
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Do You Have to Pay for Unapproved Overtime?
If managers must pre-approve overtime but an employee works overtime without permission, does the company have to pay for the unauthorized overtime...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 8, 2024
What is Social Engineering and How Do I Protect My Business from Attacks?
Anyone with a cell phone or email address is susceptible to social engineering attacks of their own (or others’) sensitive data. Here’s what you...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 2, 2024
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Work Appropriate Halloween Costumes
Does your company allow Halloween costumes at work? Read these 10 tips on what NOT to wear to avoid crossing the line from creativity to...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 28, 2024
Is My Workplace Psychologically Safe?
Do your employees feel safe speaking up and making mistakes? Consider why your company policies (and culture) may be inhibiting organizational...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 25, 2024
A Guide to Light Duty Jobs: What You Need to Know
When a worker is hurt on the job, the best thing you can do is get the employee back to work as soon as possible by providing light duty.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 17, 2024
Stratus HR Earns Utah Top Workplaces Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Stratus HR has been named a Utah Top Workplace by the Salt Lake Tribune after surveying employees for feedback.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Oct 16, 2024
Expressing Political Views in the Workplace is Constitutionally Protected… Or Is It?
In a world of free speech and First Amendment rights, can employers limit political discussions at work? See what is... and is NOT protected.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 2, 2024
Study: PEO Clients Grow Faster and Show Greater Resilience than Non-PEO Businesses
PEOs have a positive impact on client growth, turnover, and resilience, making a clear case for why businesses benefit from outsourcing HR.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Sep 27, 2024
