Ryan Ellis

What does feds’ latest caution on AI mean for employers? In recent years, AI has grown rapidly in popularity and use within the business world. With AI-driven solutions available for almost every conceivable problem and application, it is no wonder that many companies are quickly embracing the technology with open arms. However, a recent cautionary […]

Skill-Based Hiring: Transitioning to a Competency-Based Economy It is no secret that the job market is rapidly changing. As the world of work continues to evolve, so too must the strategies and tactics used by employers to attract, select, and retain the best talent. This is why the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently

Older Worker Denied Promotion by Young Interview Panel Loses Claim Age discrimination is an issue that continues to be a problem in the workplace, and it can be a difficult issue to confront. Over the past few decades, there has been a steady increase in the number of older workers in the workforce, often in

The introduction of Senate Bill 07623 in the New York legislature has generated a lot of buzz within the Human Resources (HR) community. This bill would significantly limit employers’ ability to use electronic monitoring and automated decision-making tools in the state. This article will discuss the implications of this bill, and how it could affect

My name is Jane Doe and I’m an experienced Human Resources executive of a Fortune 500 company. Today, I’d like to talk about nepotism, paying based on where employees live, and more. Nepotism can be a sensitive topic in the workplace, especially when it means the hiring of a family member. Unfortunately, while the practice

Welcome Back Former Employees: The Benefits of Rehiring As an HR professional, you know that your primary job is to recruit and hire the best employees for your organization. However, it is also important to recognize the value of rehiring former employees. Rehiring former employees can be beneficial to both the employer and the employee,

Ask HR: What’s the Best Way to Ask for a Flexible Work Schedule? Flexible work schedules have become increasingly popular as more employers are recognizing the benefits of providing their employees with greater autonomy and control over their working hours. For many workers, a flexible work schedule can mean the difference between being able to

Welcome to the Human Resources blog for Fortune 500 Company! Today’s post is about an appeals court ruling that upheld the firing of a trainee who did not complete basic operator training and therefore could not satisfactorily perform the job for which he was hired. The ruling serves as an important reminder to employers that

A Vendor Pushed Religion at a Work Dinner Recently, I had a situation with a vendor that pushed religion on me and a colleague at a work dinner. Let’s call him Sam. We were traveling out of state to visit this vendor, and on the first night the vendor’s head of sales, Bill, decided to

Maxwell: An Innovative HR Technology Startup Making Better Workplaces Maxwell is one of the 2023 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup finalists, and it has certainly earned its place among the best of the best. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Maxwell is an innovative HR technology startup that is making waves in the industry by creating better