Ely Johnson is the founder and editor of PeopleBrief, a publication focused on labor markets, HR strategy, and workplace policy. He brings years of HR management experience and holds a BS in HRM along with the SHRM-CP certification.
Policies & Compliance
Learn how to write a policy that ensures compliance and clarity. This step-by-step guide covers policy structure, drafting best practices, and implementation.
The AI hiring 'arms race' is here. Learn how candidates use generative AI for speed (1 in 3 job seekers) and how recruiters deploy AI for screening. Discover the tools, risks (AI Loop, keyword battle), and why human judgment is the ultimate factor for successful hiring and cultural fit.
Download a clear, ready to use Registered Nurse (RN) job description template that covers duties, qualifications, skills, and work environment.
The latest BLS report reveals unusual job and unemployment trends. See what this mixed labor market means for workforce planning in 2025.
Build a better new hire orientation. Learn how to design a clear, welcoming first day that reduces turnover, speeds ramp-up, and strengthens your onboarding process.
Policies & Compliance
A practical guide for HR teams explaining policies, SOPs, and guidelines, with tips for organizing documentation, supporting compliance, and creating clear, usable workflows.
A practical guide for HR and People Ops teams on managing AI in the workplace, from implementation to ethics and employee impact.
Download a customizable New Hire Orientation Checklist to streamline onboarding, ensure compliance, and help new employees integrate smoothly.
The October 2025 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report shows layoffs up 175% year-over-year, led by tech, warehousing, and automation-related cuts.
Download a complete HR Manager job description template outlining key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills to help you create clear, compliant, and effective HR job postings.
Learn how to write job descriptions that attract top talent. Includes key sections, writing tips, and a free downloadable template.
If “job hopping” was the vibe of 2021, “job hugging” is the mood of 2025. Workers aren’t jumping ship as often anymore. Instead, they’re wrapping their arms around their current roles — sometimes because they love them, but often because the job market feels too risky to move. What