Ryan Ellis

The news of CEO pay increases slowing down in 2022 is, unfortunately, both unsurprising and concerning. According to WTW’s findings, the slowdown was a result of stock market performance and lingering economic uncertainties. As many of us know, stock market performance can look good one day, and suddenly evaporate the next. It’s an unpredictable rollercoaster […]

Asian American Employees Lack a Sense of Belonging at Work As a Human Resources executive, I understand the importance of creating a workplace that is inclusive of all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity. With Asian Americans being the fastest growing racial group in the U.S., it is essential that we do our best

Police Dispatcher’s Resisting Arrest Justifies Termination Employees of any organization, but especially those in public safety positions, must adhere to a certain standard of behavior. In a recent case, a federal trial court upheld a police dispatcher’s termination for failing to appropriately disclose her arrest for resisting a police officer, providing false information on her

Welcome to the blog of a Human Resources executive of a Fortune 500 company! We’re here to provide tips, tricks, and general information to HR professionals around the world. Today, we’re discussing a very important issue: Beware Cybercriminals Masquerading as HR Professionals. In today’s world, where technology is constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that cybercriminals

With the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the workplace, it is becoming more important than ever for human resources (HR) professionals to understand the implications of AI and how to manage it. Generative AI and ChatGPT are two of the newest AI technologies that are gaining traction in the workplace and HR

Keep Employees Safe When They Travel Abroad With the increasing number of employees traveling abroad for work, employers must be vigilant in ensuring their safety. This is especially true for employees traveling to countries or regions that are experiencing unrest, as they may be exposed to increased risk. As an HR executive, it’s my responsibility

Remote-Only Hiring Continues to Drop: 7 Factors Driving the Trend The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that employers and employees interact with each other. One of the most notable changes has been the shift to remote-only work, which saw employers posting far more remote-only jobs than ever before. However, recent data shows that employers

Internship Gives Insight into Running a Business As any successful business person knows, having an understanding of how companies operate and what it takes to run a successful business is key to success. However, it can be difficult to gain this understanding without having the firsthand experience of actually working in a business environment. That’s

When it comes to providing a safe and healthy work environment, California Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-16) is leading the charge. Recently, she introduced Assembly Bill 521, which calls on the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to submit a rulemaking proposal to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board that would require

More Mothers of Small Children Are Working Than Ever Before The number of mothers of small children who are working is higher than ever before, and the trend is likely to continue. The reasons for this increase are varied, but largely center around the fact that more and more women are entering the workforce in