Ryan Ellis

Making Allies Among White Men: Why It Matters and How to Do It In a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace is becoming increasingly important, it is important for employers to understand the best ways to engage white men as allies in this fight. According to Michael Baran, CEO of DE&I […]

Does AI Signal the End of HR? The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way in which businesses operate, ranging from the way they handle data to the way they handle customer service inquiries. With the rise of AI, it is natural to wonder if AI will eventually replace certain roles within the

When it comes to Human Resources, staying ahead of the curve is the name of the game. As the ‘Pacesetter’ companies demonstrate in a new report, investing in technology skills and prioritizing the retention of employees is key for success. Companies that effectively do both will be able to leverage the ever-increasing speed of business

HR Must Stay Vigilant About All Aspects of Legal Compliance As a Human Resources executive of a fortune 500 company, I understand the importance of staying vigilant about all aspects of legal compliance. Legal compliance spans the entire employment cycle from recruiting to separation, and it frequently changes at the federal, state, and local levels.

Employees Star in Homegrown Training Videos As organizations strive to keep up with a rapidly changing workforce, they often turn to training videos as a way to quickly and effectively provide information to their staff. But some companies are taking it a step further, and having their own employees star in the training videos they

Career mobility is a relatively new concept in the business world, and it is becoming increasingly important to understand as organizations learn to maximize their employees’ potential. It is the process of enabling an employee to move up within their company or to transition between roles and departments, allowing them to develop and grow in

Back to Basics: Diving into the U.S. Department of Labor As a Human Resources professional, it is essential to be aware of and adhere to the laws and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). According to the DOL’s website, the purpose of the agency is “to foster, promote and develop the welfare

An employer wanting to record an interview, deleting unread LinkedIn messages, and understanding how internal candidates have a better chance of getting the job are all commonly asked questions by job applicants that can have a huge impact on the outcome of the process. In this blog post, I will answer these questions and provide

AI Has the Potential to Advance Skills-First Hiring The movement towards skills-first hiring is gaining momentum, and for good reason. Rather than relying on traditional requirements such as college degrees and prior job duties, employers are now looking more closely at an applicant’s hard and soft skills in order to make hiring decisions. This shift

Updates to Employment Agreements in Maryland and Virginia As employers in Maryland and Virginia are increasingly aware, laws affecting noncompete, confidentiality, nondisclosure, and nondisparagement provisions in employment agreements have been changing rapidly in recent years. In this post, we will cover the latest developments in both states, providing HR professionals with an overview of what