Melveen Stevenson
Melveen Stevenson
Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S. Elemental, LLC, a human resources and business advisory firm. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.
Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.
Over the last 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She has spent most of her career in California, and has expertise in the state’s complicated employment regulations.
Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR). She is also a faculty member at California State University-Dominguez Hills.
Live Webinar
By: Melveen Stevenson
Jan. 7, 2025
Mastering Job Descriptions: Legal and Practical Insights for HR Pros
Job descriptions often languish in forgotten corners of shared drives until they're urgently needed—whether for a new hire, addressing a work-related injury, or defending against a lawsuit.…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes Time: 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Recorded Session
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
Secrets Revealed: Top Habits Of Highly Successful HR Departments
Any HR professional knows that there is never a lack of work in their department. From replying to an employee’s question about benefits to following-up with a manager on how to best restruc…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
FMLA and ADA: Managing Leaves Doesn't Need to be (that) Complicated - Updated with COVID-19 Topics
Managing leaves of absence under the major federal mandates can be confusing. Some employers with good intentions will administer both leaves by using the same forms, overlap the requirements, and…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
Secrets Revealed: Top Habits Of Highly Successful HR Departments
Any HR professional knows that there is never a lack of work in their department. From replying to an employee’s question about benefits to following-up with a manager on how to best restruc…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
FMLA and ADA: Managing Leaves Does Not Need to be (that) Complicated
Managing leaves of absence under the major federal mandates can be confusing. Some employers with good intentions will administer both leaves by using the same forms, overlapping the requirements,…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
Transgender Employees Topics: Your Obligations and Proactive Practices as the Employer
Despite the progress made in recent years for LGBTQ awareness and employment practices, many transgender individuals believe that there’s still more work to be done, especially within the wo…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
HR Files Know-How: Keeping Your Employment Records (and You) Organized
Any HR professional knows that a major part of their responsibility is keeping the company’s personnel files organized for many legal reasons, but also because it helps to keep your operatio…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
Millennials and Generation Z: Reducing Attrition and Unlocking Your Companys Productivity
In today's business environment, four generations work side-by-side, each with different attitudes and expectations about their jobs, careers, and contributions to their employers. Businesses …
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
Stay Interviews: A Powerful Engagement and Retention Tool
Job markets go up and down but one thing remains clear: Companies want and need to retain their best-performing employees. Unfortunately, most companies use the exit interview to collect reasons w…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
California Meal and Rest Breaks: What You Don't Know Can Cost You
California statutes pertaining to meal and rest periods for non-exempt employees are one of the more confusing topics in today’s business environment.
This course is designed to…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes
By: Melveen Stevenson
Recorded Session
Essential Job Functions According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Every company is empowered to design its own organizational structure by carving out engaging and compelling work, configuring teams, and supporting individual development and growth. Yet, when it…
Industry: HR Compliance Duration: 60 Minutes