Ryan Ellis

Making the Most of Your Company Career Website As a recruiter, your career site is one of the most important tools for branding and attracting candidates to your job postings. When creating or updating your career page, it’s important to consider the following: 1. Branding – Your career page should be in line with the […]

Marijuana laws are becoming increasingly complicated for employers as more states decriminalize or legalize the drug. With all the changes to state laws, it can be difficult for employers to keep up with what’s legal and what’s not. Employers must be aware of the implications of marijuana laws on their drug policies, background checks, and

US Weekly Jobless Claims: 218K The US Department of Labor recently reported that 218,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending November 25, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This marks the highest number of jobless claims in the US since September. As Human Resources professionals, we understand

Compensation Required for Food Handler Certification in California As a Human Resources executive, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest laws and regulations regarding employee compensation. In October of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 476, which requires food facility employers to pay an employee for any cost associated with obtaining

As the world continues to move forward, a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles is becoming increasingly important. According to a recent report from Seyfarth, this focus is likely to grow in 2023 and the years to come. ESG strategies have been adopted by a variety of companies in recent years, but there

Investigatory Errors Ruled Insufficient to Establish Pretext for ADEA Claim As Human Resource (HR) professionals, one of our primary roles is to ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees in the workplace. This includes protecting employees from discrimination based on age. In the recent case of Pritchard v. DuPont, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of

Skills Tech Market Is Booming As the workplace continues to evolve and technology becomes ever more integrated into our lives, the skills tech market is booming. This is a great opportunity for HR professionals to stay ahead of the competition and to provide their companies with the best talent available. In the past, HR professionals

When it comes to building a team of remote workers, virtual team building is an essential component of keeping everyone motivated, engaged, and productive. In an age where remote work is increasingly common, companies must create a strategy for virtual team building in order to maintain the culture and cohesion of their remote workforce. Virtual

It’s no surprise that the job market for HR professionals is tight. With the influx of technology and automation, HR departments are being asked to do more with less. As a result, many HR professionals are seeking roles outside of HR in order to expand their skillset and increase their job security. According to a

No At-Will Employment in Canada As an HR professional, you’ve probably heard of the concept of at-will employment. At-will employment is a legal term used to describe an employment relationship in which either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. It is a type of employment