Posts by Nicole Martin
March is Employee Appreciation Month
Employee Appreciation Alert! At HRBoost® we believe in recognizing and celebrating the hard work and dedication of our amazing team members. You might have missed that March 1st was Employee Appreciation Day coined as such by Bob Nelson in 2024. We use the Appreciation Languages book with our Boosters and maintain a chart of everyone’s Appreciation Language publicly…
Read MoreUpdated 2024 OSHA Requirements – What You Should Know
By: Nicole Solecki Due to concerns that employers are undercounting injuries and illnesses in the workplace, OSHA has stepped up enforcement and expanded the reporting requirements in high hazard industries. However, OSHA will not tell you if you are now a high hazard industry. A list of the industries can be found at OSHA’s reporting…
Read MoreNicole Martin among the top Successful Entrepreneurs in 2023
Nicole Martin was featured by Aspioneer Magazine as one of the Successful Entrepreneurs in 2023!
Read More2024 HR Trends: Key Takeaways from the i4CP Webinar
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4CP) is a respected source for human capital insights. Their recent webinar, led by Chief Research Officer Kevin Martin and Lorrie Lykins, showcased critical trends and priorities for HR professionals in 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights: The C-Suite Perspective CHROs are laser-focused on: Leadership Development: Training leaders across…
Read MoreControlling Turnover – Job Fit
Article brought to you by BestWork DATA Unwanted turnover is expensive and disruptive to the operation of any enterprise. The good news is that is it is largely unnecessary and easily controllable using the BestWork. The primary cause of turnover is poor job fit. That is when the employee’s hard-wired personality traits and cognitive abilities…
Read MoreControlling Turnover – The Training Paradox
Article brought to you by BestWork DATA A common problem with job performance is found in the lack of training or the manner in which the employees are trained for their particular job. Of course, too often there is no organized training. Instead it is left to chance or the coworkers to provide the skills…
Read MoreDriving Change – Transformational Business Leaders – 2023
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible honor of being recognized as a transformational HR leader by C.I.O. Media. This recognition has truly filled me with a sense of pride and accomplishment, and I am deeply humbled to receive such an esteemed distinction after being at the helm of my business for nearly 14 years.
Read MoreIt Takes One To Know One
Discover the challenge of moving beyond ‘good job’ to rise, excel, and inspire in today’s dynamic business world. Learn how to rise, become the best version of yourself, and inspire others to do the same.
Read More2021 EQUAL PAY ACT CERTIFICATION FINAL DEADLINE LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AWAY
The IDOL is supposed to provide each employer with a deadline for initial submission (between 3/24/2022 and 3/24/2024), then every two years. YOU MUST SUBMIT BY MARCH 23RD IF YOU DON’T RECEIVE NOTICE.
Read MoreExploring the New Laws of 2023 and Their Implications
As we prepare to wrap up 2023, it’s essential to remind ourselves of the importance of staying up-to-date on the various changes in laws at both the state and federal levels. These new laws could potentially impact your life or business in significant ways. In this article, we will delve into these changes, focusing mainly on Illinois and federal-level changes.
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