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How does HRBOOST® Small Business Bundles help your business?
Small Business Bundles (SBBs) from HRBOOST® is a monthly HR service. Think of it as a three-part dedicated HR team designed specifically for YOUR business. It’s part back office, part on site, and part HR leadership. Every small business has HR needs and compliance, and it’s better to have a plan to manage compliance, performance,…
Back to School Pandemic Style
By: Nicole Sandage, Manager of HR Virtual Services As more Illinois schools are shifting from in person student attendance this Fall to hybrid or complete remote learning models many questions are on the minds of everyone you may know. For example, how do employers balance the need to effectively operate their businesses during a pandemic…
How to Make Going Back to Work Safe and Efficient
As companies are slowly moving back into the office, there are certainly some steps that can be taken to make this process as safe and efficient as possible. These practices are designed to ease concerns, especially for office workers, to reduce the risk of infection and keep everyone safe. Here are some ways to make…
How the Workplace Will Change After COVID-19
The Covid-19 pandemic affects employees and the businesses in which they work worldwide. Staff at all levels are seeing new technologies, practices and standards in the workplace post-Covid-19. Here are ways the workplace is changing and will continue to change in the aftermath of Covid-19.
Being Black in Corporate America
A Personal Reflection from a Seasoned HR Consultant and Amen, she is Black. By: Tiffini Holmes, HR Consultation In the last few weeks, we have seen company after company come out with statements about celebrating diversity and standing against racism, pledge millions of dollars to support to social justice initiatives, etc. Perhaps, this is…
Let us get uncomfortable and have REAL Conversations
By: Veronica Noyola, HR Consultant As a Booster, I am honored to be asked by our Chief Empowerment Office, Nicole Martin to speak my voice proudly and share some insights into my own experiences. I came across an article shortly after our own internal meeting on Active Diversity and it resonates. How to have more…
Be an Ally and Take it Forward!
A Tip from Sandy Moran, HR Business Partner I recently read a Guide to Allyship. This post dives into how to be a more thoughtful and effective ally. I think that this is something that I can take on as actionable and want to share with others. What I have learned from this is that…
There is still GOOD News Out There
A tip from Sandy Moran, HR Business Partner As Illinois moves on to phase 4 and more restrictions are lifted, we all hope some normalcy is returning. Unfortunately, there are still people suffering from Covid-19. There are still people afraid to go out due to weak immune systems. There are still people unemployed. There is…
Back to Work: Business Not as Usual, Employees Not as Usual
By: Debi Lusk, HR Business Partner Here we are, those of us in the business and HR world, either 1.) getting our employees back to work; or, as an essential business, 2.) keeping the employee working. We are here to share a thought which is relevant to both and that is the “people” relationship. It…
Working from Home and ADHD
As everyone adjusts to the new normal of working from home, some will have a harder time adjusting than others. For those with ADHD and/or anxiety, they may feel their symptoms growing worse as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Children are at home and logging in to e-learning and adults who are laid off…
Nicole Martin featured in The Business Fame
HRBOOST® CEO & Founder, Nicole Martin, was featured in The Business Fame. To read the entire feature, please go to: https://thebusinessfame.com/an-entrepreneur-leading-hr-shared-services-firm/.
Post-Pandemic Planning 101: Getting Back to the Office — Interview with Talentfoot
After more than two months working remotely, it is difficult to imagine heading back into the physical office. With many states lifting shelter in place restrictions, leadership must begin strategizing a return. Has your business started post-pandemic planning? Visit https://www.talentfoot.com/2020/05/12/post-pandemic-planning-101-getting-back-to-the-office/ to read the rest of this article featuring HRBOOST® CEO, Nicole Martin.
Leading with Strength and Clarity during COVID-19
Leading with Strength and Clarity during COVID-19 By: Donna M. Marino, PsyD, CIPP, PPC Dear Leaders, I know right now is a scary time filled with huge, even life changing decisions. You are trying to figure out how to keep your businesses running while also taking care of your people. There is a collective fear…
Demystifying, and Retaining, Your Young Professionals
By Elise Gelwicks, Founder and CEO of Eleview Consulting One of the most common frustrations I hear from executives centers around retaining their young professionals. Companies are faced with keeping their highly ambitious, and at times perceived as entitled, early-career talent satisfied without handing out frequent title changes and salary bumps. More than ever, young…
Sexual Harassment Compliance in 2020: Now is the Time for Online Training
By: Katie Cummins, HR Consultant As Illinois employers already know, new obligations related to workplace discrimination and sexual harassment reporting and training requirements went into effect for 2020 with the passing of The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA). The need for sexual harassment training is not only a best practice, but now a requirement for all…
Nicole Martin featured in Exelon’s “15 Most Inspiring Women In Business”
HRBOOST® CEO & Founder, Nicole Martin, was featured in Exelon as a part of the 15 Most Inspiring Women in Business Series. To read the entire interview, please go to: https://exeleonmagazine.com/interview-with-founder-hrboost-nicole-martin/.
Free Remote Working Reports to Help Individuals & Businesses
As businesses all across the world are struggling, millions of workers have instantly become remote workers. For the workers and for management, it presents a whole new set of challenges. Each individual’s hard-wired strengths and abilities determine how easy or how difficult it will be for them to work remotely. BestWork® DATA has created two reports to facilitate this transition…
The Remote Team: How to Stay Connected in Times of Distance
What can you do to help your team not just survive, but thrive during these challenging times? In times of distance, how do we stay connected? Help set yourself and your teams up for success by using the following strategies.
COVID-19 Facts and Emotions FAQ
The following Questions and Answers were taken from Nicole’s Martin’s Presentation on COVID-19 Facts and Emotions, presented on April 3, 2020 with NWI Business Solutions.
An Employee Shows Symptoms or Tests Positive for COVID-19, now what?
An Employee Shows Symptoms or Tests Positive for COVID-19, now what? By Nicole Sandage, Manager of Virtual HR Services Step 1: Verification HR or Management should confirm the source and verify information. Obtain the information from the impacted employee on his or her condition. Identify if the exposure was in from in the workplace or…
What Small Business Can Learn from Financial Institutions that had Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for Decades
By: Matt Armstrong, Owner of C22Tech Although technology has made “working from home” more possible over the years, there’s a difference between conveniently answering an email from your mobile device and being able to run an entire business without the tools and access your employees are accustomed to using. Fortunately, investors have been forcing banks…
HRBOOST® is GROWING!
HRBOOST® is GROWING! We are delighted to welcome two highly accomplished HR professionals to our team. Veronica Noyola joins as our much needed bilingual HR Consultant and will also be working on our virtual team as a HR Specialist. She has 25 years of Staffing, Recruitment and Operations Management experience and was most recently a Regional Manager…
SBA Coronavirus Loan Resources and FAQ
SBA Coronavirus Loan Resources Thanks to Senator Rubio and Senator Cardin with #10KSB Small Business Community who answered the following questions to help small businesses navigate benefits during this time. What is the paycheck protection? A year from now will come the time to close the books on this. Payment Protection loans for payroll, rent,…
