Recognizing Life Events: How Small Gestures Enhance Employee Retention
While rewarding employees boosts productivity, recognizing employee life events creates a sense of community and belongingness that enhances...
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Risk Management in Construction Industry: Ensuring the Safety of Your Team
Ensure that your workers leave the site unharmed at the end of every shift. Here are a few tips to promote construction worker safety.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Sep 20, 2024
Ghosting Vs. Quitting: Do I Have To Give Two Weeks Notice?
Whether you are fed up with your job or ready to make a career move, you should still give proper notice to your employer instead of disappearing on...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 14, 2024
How Big Should Your HR Team Be? Check Our Calculator to Find Out
What is the right HR-to-employee ratio? While this is primarily based on your company's size and needs, our calculator will give you a great start.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 11, 2024
Managers: How to Give and Receive Feedback When Emotions are High
How you respond to criticism can define you, both personally and professionally. Learn how to reshape negative feedback into constructive action...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 30, 2024
Understanding the Differences with Salaried, Exempt, and Non-Exempt Employees
If an employee is salaried, does that automatically mean they are exempt from overtime? Or do they still need to track hours for overtime?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 27, 2024
How Do I Figure Out Overtime Pay?
Discover how to calculate overtime pay accurately and fairly. Learn legal aspects, common errors, and special considerations in overtime calculations.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Aug 20, 2024
Effects of High Turnover Among Employees
High employee turnover is a major concern for companies of all sizes. Understanding the effects of employee turnover, including how your average...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 16, 2024
Best Onboarding Practices For New Employees
Discover five game-changing best practices to optimize your employee onboarding process. Set your new hires up for success from day one with these...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 10, 2024
