Top Employment Standards Experts 2025

It is with pride and honor that I have been able to spend the last 20 years building a career in supporting customers, employees, teams, and organizations. Grounding myself as an HR professional, I am motivated by creative, efficient, and innovative ways of operating while fostering a strong company culture of customer service and care. Leaders, peers, and stakeholders have recognized my clear dedication to the human experience and drive to develop myself and others around me to operate at higher levels of functioning. With supportive experience in mental health, small business, non-profit, hospitality, and customer service, I maintain an authentic appreciation on how the strengths of an individual collaborating within a team, can actualize strategic initiatives, that ultimately lead to an elevated customer experience.

I'm a Career Consultant who specializes in Negotiation and Pay Equity. I bring years of experience working for employers at a staff firm, applicant tracking company, and professional trade association to my work with candidates and employees. I spearheaded two pay equity laws; 1) salary history bans and inclusion of pay in job postings. Over the years I have contributed and been interviewed by NPR, BBC, CNN, Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Hollywood Reporter, and more. Additionally, my speaking engagements and workshops have included Harvard, UCLA, Virginia Tech, Women in Construction, Boston Consulting Group, Boston Chamber of Commerce, and more. I've earned an MBA from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from College of the Holy Cross.

As the CEO of HMA Inc., I specialize in navigating the complexities of international freight forwarding and global supply chain management. With a primary focus on the Asia-to-North America trade lanes, I help businesses optimize their logistics through strategic air and ocean freight solutions, customs brokerage, and door-to-door delivery. My goal is to bridge the gap between global manufacturers and local markets by providing reliable, transparent, and efficient shipping corridors that drive commercial growth.

I am a CPA with deep experience in both business and individual taxation, and I enjoy solving complex accounting challenges. I also have advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and love helping clients understand their numbers so they can make confident financial decisions. I earned both my bachelor’s degree in Accounting and my Master of Accountancy from Utah State University. I’m an active member of the UACPA and AICPA, and I stay involved in my local community through organizations such as Cache Valley Women in Business and the Logan Community Foundation. I’ve always believed that leadership, service, and mindful respect can create meaningful impact, and I try to bring that mindset into every professional and personal interaction. My guiding mantra is simple: no matter how hard a challenge may seem, you can accomplish it by continually putting one foot in front of the other. I hold licenses as a Certified Public Accountant in Utah and a Certified Valuation Analyst, and I frequently collaborate with individuals and businesses on tax strategy, accounting workflows, and financial best practices.

As a dually certified Feline Health and Behavior Specialist and the founder of Cats With Jazz LLC, I bring over 19 years of clinical, hands-on experience to the pet care industry. I specialize in the most complex aspects of feline welfare, including neonatal nursing, chronic medical administration, and geriatric hospice support. Holding both CPPS (Certified Professional Pet Sitter) and Fear Free Certified Professional designations, I focus on bridging the gap between veterinary protocols and behavioral ethology. My notable achievements include maintaining an A+ rating with the BBB and over 470 five-star client reviews, reflecting my commitment to elite service standards. As an active member of the IAABC, PSI, Fear Free, and NAPPS, I am dedicated to advancing the industry through low-stress handling (FAS reduction) and science-based environmental enrichment.

BJRC Recruiting is a boutique search firm dedicated to placing top-tier Executive, Legal & Compliance and Finance & Accounting professionals. Our service offers targeted placements for executives and mid-to-senior level professionals. Our team is comprised of former practicing lawyers, CPAs and management consultants, and as a result, we know how to find the top talent in the marketplace. We have first-hand industry knowledge, which enables us to provide in-depth insights into current market trends and up-to-date salary specifics.

Creative Engineer and avid Sleep Evangelist with a fierce determination to get people the rest they need. I love destroying paradigms, going against the mundane status quo and essentially breaking rules (legally of course) which probably explains why I ended up an entrepreneur. Company culture and work-life balance are extremely important to me and I'll always put my heart and soul into making them great, wherever I am. Additionally, I'm also a pretty decent writer, which I've found to be invaluable both for interfacing with customers and sending out company fantasy football league recaps. I have a deep interest in sleep and sleep health because I've had a number of issues with it in my life, and it's made me determined to help other people who are in the same boat. I've studied it a lot over the past 10 years, and my mission is to make quality, on-demand rest convenient and accessible to anyone who needs it. Biggest inspirations: Steve Jobs, Richard Branson

20+ years in the business readiness and etiquette industry; member of the International – Protocol Officers Association Shances brings decades of experience as a consultant to C-suite executives, a private coach to members of the White House staff, United States Congress, athletes, actors, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development-Paris and lecturer at universities. Her focus is business readiness and social etiquette. She holds credentials in protocol, etiquette and various certificat d'achèvement from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris as well as a legal degree. She is a member of the Protocol and Diplomacy International - Protocol Officers Association.

we are the hospitality furniture supplier specializing in ergonomic, durable, and guest-centric furnishing solutions. With hands-on experience supporting hotels, resorts, and hospitality operators, I help industry leaders build better guest experiences through smarter people practices and operational insights.

Experienced Human Resources Director with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry and public sector. Skilled in Management, U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Interviewing, Organizational Development, and Recruiting. Strong human resources professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in Global Business from University of Redlands.

Employees are the engine of a businesses and it’s vital that we create cultures in which they can thrive. I am passionate about people, and I know how important my role is regarding business success. - I focus on delivering key outcomes by building strong HR teams and quickly adapting to new learnings. - Strong operational mindset which has allowed me to implement new HCM systems along with HR best practices. - I excel at the execution of big picture ideas, project management, problem solving, data analytics, and cost savings. - Comfortable working shop level to top level. Want to chat, drop me an email? Bree.Amaya@live.com

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, and is one of the largest social security organizations globally.

A College Graduate from BYU-Idaho in the Agricultural Business Management program. I love working with AgriNorthwest as a Potatoes grower, from the business side, to the daily operations. I actively Day trade Option contracts in the stock market. Real estate is a passion that I have come to enjoy, working with properties in the Tricities Washington area.

As leaders in Human Resources, our affect on the culture is determined by the customer service experience we construct. So let us create, let us encourage a change in perspectives; time and time again, until our support teams, peers, and superiors are thrilled to work not only for us, but with us.With a solid background in Human Resources, my role is to lead with innovation and cost-centric solutions that elevate both employee culture and operational efficiency. This has included restructuring and cost-saving initiatives that benefit every stakeholder, making Total Safety not just a workplace, but a community where everyone is empowered to contribute to our shared success.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

Steven F. Bell is a senior human resources executive with leadership experience at Diamond Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, American Express, Sprint, COMSAT, and Teligent, specializing in executive compensation, employee benefits, mergers and acquisitions, union negotiations, and international workforce strategy. He served in top human resources leadership roles across hospitality, gaming, finance, telecommunications, and corporate administration, with deep expertise in designing executive compensation programs for public and private companies, including stock, stock options, MIPs, LTIPs, and performance-based incentive structures. Mr. Bell also designed self-insured employee benefits programs for large hospitality employee populations that improved service levels while reducing costs, generating more than $45 million in savings over five years through plan redesign, streamlined administration, and provider negotiations. His experience includes building employee training and retention programs, including a University of Excellence with more than 100 training modules focused on customer service, leadership development, and personal financial literacy. In addition, Mr. Bell has extensive experience in international employment, compensation, and work rules across the European Union, including pre- and post-Brexit workforce issues affecting pan-European operations. He has led human resources integration efforts for major mergers and acquisitions, including the integration of two large gaming organizations with over 100,000 employees and the integration of eight corporate acquisitions into a hospitality operating platform across U.S. and international locations. Mr. Bell has also led multiple union contract negotiations and work council negotiations across the European Union.

High performing healthcare operations professional that is striving to bring strong leadership, strategic vision, innovation management, cutting edge technology implementation, and advanced process improvement into large health systems with the goal of advancing best practice.

A human resources consulting firm with over 30 years experience, providing hands-on HR support and consulting services to businesses and nonprofits throughout the US specializing in California employment regulations. We support in all areas from hiring, performance management, employee, relations, training, LOAs, and sensitive matters and terminations to name a few. Our focus is to be the liaison between employee and employer, ensuring great communication and a positive working relationship minimizing the risk of employment liability.

Experience in HR, Internal Recruitment, Administration, Customer Service, Management and Exhibitions & Events. Finalist at HR Magazine 2021 Awards 'HR Future Leader of the Year'Seeking a new opportunity after recent redundancy during maternity leave.