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Reasons It’s Time for a Handbook Refresh – You Might Be Overdue!
By: Nicole Solecki We often find businesses get behind in updating their employee handbooks. There are many reasons to update your employee handbook. At HRBoost, we have found it is best you do on an annual basis. One of the key factors is staying in compliance with current state and federal laws. Several new laws…
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…
Updated 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…
Nicole Martin among the top Successful Entrepreneurs in 2023
Nicole Martin was featured by Aspioneer Magazine as one of the Successful Entrepreneurs in 2023!
2024 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…
Controlling 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…
Controlling 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…
Driving 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.
It 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.
2021 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.
Exploring 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.
Make Your Corporate Holiday Event Stand Out with Spa In Your Space
When planning Holiday events, we are always looking for ways to create entertaining and engaging experiences. However, the question arises - how can you make your event stand out from the rest? One way to do this is to offer Spa & Wellness services at your event.
5 Ways to Address the Talent Shortage
One of the best investments companies can make is building up their talent. If you’re an employer gearing up to recruit, you must be creative in addressing the talent shortage. Here are five ways you can do just that.
Are you a 1099 missing your old Group PPO Plan?
It used to be everyone seeking group benefits must employ at minimum two employees. In recent months, PEO4ME now offers group benefits to individuals.
Nicole Martin among the Top 5 Most Trailblazing Magnates to Follow in 2023
Nicole Martin was featured by Magnate View Magazine as one of the Top 5 Most Trailblazing Magnates to Follow in 2023!
Workplace Bullying Awareness Week October 16-22/2023 – Ireland
This is Ireland's 5th year joining Linda Crockett - founder of Workplace Bullying Awareness Week. Check our brief on a panel of international authors who are attending this online event.
Value of 1 on 1s, your BEST TIME spent investing in talent development
By leveraging the value of one-to-one meetings, organizations can foster a culture of open communication, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Happy Summer Solstice
VUCA is an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. It is used to describe the challenging and rapidly changing business environment that organizations operate in today.
Do you need a new job?
Do you need a new job? Well, you can check our careers page and we have 27 openings across industry and nation for our clients. Check them out. But here are some other suggestions if your search for the ideal role is on your mind this Friday.
Wish you had SOCIAL FUN among COWORKERS?
If you are missing the camaraderie and fun of in person events with your team and have a hybrid or remote business like my own, consider the ways a social calendar can provide numerous benefits for co-workers looking to mix it up in the new hybrid world.
HR BOOST: The PEO Alternative with Nicole Martin (The Profit Talk Podcast)
Profit First with Susanne Mariga, CPA:
In this episode, I interview Nicole Martin. She is Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBoost, LLC, a HR Shared Services consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois.
Why is Learning from Elders Important?
Learning from those who are older than us can provide a wealth of knowledge, insights, and support that can help us navigate life's challenges more effectively.
Business Drivers Redefined: The Argument for Character-based Capitalism
Join us for another dynamic discussion titled, Business Drivers Redefined: The Argument for Character-based Capitalism, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 11 AM Central. This Live event is for business leaders who want to achieve sustainable excellence for their people, their companies, and the communities they serve.
