Ryan Ellis

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

How to Update Benefits Policies to Better Support Indigenous Workers Indigenous workers are a valuable part of the global workforce, yet they often face unique challenges in the workplace. Indigenous workers may face discrimination, a lack of access to resources, and cultural barriers. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their workplace is

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Steady The weekly jobless claims report is an important economic indicator for assessing the health of the labor market. This week, the U.S. Department of Labor released its report for the week ending May 27, which showed a slight increase of 2,000 from the previous week. This is the second week

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently proposed a pilot program for small employers to remotely verify I-9 forms. This news has the potential to drastically change how Human Resources (HR) professionals across the country manage I-9 compliance. Remotely verifying I-9s is beneficial for both employers and employees because it streamlines the onboarding process

Introduction California is one of the states that provide higher standards when it comes to evaluating the enforceability of arbitration agreements. In recent decisions, California’s Court of Appeal has examined the legal standard for determining unconscionability in these agreements. As Human Resources professionals, it is important to understand the underlying principles behind these recent rulings