Ryan Ellis

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

EEOC Implements New Strategic Plan The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has adopted its new strategic plan for fiscal years 2022-2026, the agency announced on Aug. 22. The major points of the plan aim to increase the public’s access to the EEOC and increase training and resources for investigations. As HR professionals, it’s important

Employee Resource Groups: A Critical Resource for Unionized Workforces Employee resource groups (ERGs) are a valuable asset for any organization, but they can be especially beneficial for unionized workforces. ERGs can provide a more cohesive, collaborative environment for employees to come together and share ideas and experiences. In unionized workforces, ERGs can also serve as

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