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Navigating Unemployment Tax Rates for 2020
Contributed by guest blogger: Carol Gabrielsen, Founder and Owner Unemployment Consultants, Inc 2020 Rate Determination On December 2, 2019, IDES (Illinois Department Of Employment Security) will be notifying Illinois Employers of their 2020 Rate Determination. The Employer can also go to their account at mytax.illinois.gov and get the Rate Determination from that portal. It is…
BestWork DATA – Just the Facts
Contributed by: Chuck Russell Chairman & Chief Knowledge Officer, BestWork DATA The value of BestWork DATA is its ability to reveal the behavioral facts about people…to tell what they can do and what they cannot do. Every human behavior depends upon the hard-wired personality traits and cognitive abilities of the individual. These are foundational, and…
The ROI of Investing in Relationships
Contributed by guest blogger: Andrea Meltzer, Co-Founder/CEO, Compatibility, LLC. While one’s resume may open the door to landing a dream place of employment, will the acceptance indicator (the “yes”) be predictive of long-term engagement, persistence and success? The answer may surprise you. The decision to accept an employment offer is likely the first time the…
FREE Webinar – A Better Way to Grow Your Business!
Sadly, many business leaders leave their HR strategy to chance. Their employees know it, and their bottom line is negatively impacted. Their business becomes stagnant because they’re forced to spend so much time and effort when things go awry. And even when they hire new talent or get a new PEO, they continue to be…
Nicole on VoiceAmerica
Listen to the replay of Nicole’s LIVE interview on Guided Spirit Conversations with Marla Goldberg. In this VoiceAmerica broadcast, Nicole and Marla explored the methods and ways that can help you find your purpose, the happiness you deserve, and how you can become an empowering lens. For more information about the show or to listen…
A Booster Shot from HRBOOST® (August 2019): Transitioning to Fall
In the final weeks of summer, talent is sure to be hoping to maximize summer fun. I hope you got a glimpse of my reminder on 11 ways to avoid summer slump and non- traditional meetings are surely a hit right now. At HRBOOST® we plan to enjoy an afternoon on Lake Michigan. Everyone deserves…
Illinois’ New Salary History Inquiry Ban Law: What you Need to Know!
Contributed by Bethanne McFadden, HRBOOST® Support Specialist In an effort to dissuade employers from blatant, or even inadvertent, discriminatory actions, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a law (House Bill 834), which goes into effect September 29, 2019 prohibiting Illinois employers from asking job applicants, or their previous employers, about salary history. Additionally, the law protects an…
No Fear Negotiation for Women
No Fear Negotiation for Women is a simple, effective, and repeatable tool designed to help women achieve a negotiation mindset and advance their careers. The authors, Nicole Martin and John Tinghitella, combine a deep understanding of the negotiation dynamic and personal insights into the challenges faced by women in business. Women in the American economy have…
A Booster Shot from HRBOOST® (July 2019): Celebrating Strengths and a NEW Book Launch!
What a beautiful summer day to greet you! I often have some of my most interesting conversations when I sit down with prospective clients. The best question I got from a CEO this month was, ” What is HR anyway?” I loved it. I think it will inspire the next 6 months of content you see…
HRBOOST® CEO, Nicole Martin, Recognized in “The Most Promising CEOs of 2019” Issue
Insights Success magazine has featured HRBOOST® CEO, Nicole Martin, in “The Most Promising CEOs of 2019” issue, where she has been noted as “A Leader to Rely on for Human Resource Management.” This exciting recognition of Nicole’s leadership and efforts to build her company, and to help other companies create a workplace that enriches the…
5 Ways to Improve Your Benefits Program-Without Changing It
By Lisa Hughes Daniel, Guest Blogger It’s a competitive hiring environment, and employee engagement and retention are more important than ever. Losing employees because they’re searching for greener pastures isn’t good for your company’s bottom line or its overall health. But when workers don’t feel a strong connection to an employer, jobs become interchangeable. So,…
HRBOOST® Announces Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise!
HRBOOST® is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and…
A Booster Shot from HRBOOST® (June 2019): Summer Vibes
By now, you have the summer vibes and your talent is likely seeking to hear about summer fun events, casual dress, summer hours and more! While we can certainly provide you ideas on those points, we are thinking it’s mid-year and time to talk Performance Achievement. Watch our June webinar replay on this topic here. Many of you are seeking to…
Attracting & Retaining Young Talent: Flexibility is Key!
by Katie Cummins, HR Consultant, HRBOOST® Recruiting top talent is a challenge for many organizations. Recruiting and retaining top Millennial talent can be an even bigger challenge. Given this generation represents 50% of the talent pool today, many companies try to fine tune their recruitment process to find and keep top talent. But, are they…
A Booster Shot from HRBOOST® (May 2019): Spring has Sprung!
Spring has sprung and so has the new look on our website. Nine years ago I founded HRBOOST®, LLC to embody the definition of the word, “boost” — to help or encourage something to increase or improve. At HRBOOST®, we believe in Strategic HR, Day one and Employee one. And you deserve it too! Here’s what you can…
Mirror Review Honors Nicole as One of The 20 Impeccable Women in Business
HRBOOST® CEO & Founder, Nicole Martin, has been spotlighted as one of The 20 Impeccable Women in Business by Mirror Review. We are delighted that Nicole has been acknowledged as a “True Inspiration Changing the HR Dimensions.” To read the entire article, please go to: https://www.mirrorreview.com/nicole-martin-true-inspiration-changing-hr-dimensions/
Peer Recognition Reinforced Online to Boost Productivity & Morale
Written by Martie Carpenter HR Consultant, HRBOOST® LLC. With appreciation trumping recognition in building brand ambassadors these days, I’d like to share some important insights from my experience that may help your company as you look forward. I have been working with a retained client for four years. This client had an internal peer…
HRBOOST® is Blooming with New Talent! We Welcome Katie Cummins.
HRBOOST® is truly blooming with talent! We are delighted to welcome another highly accomplished HR professional to our team. Meet Katie Cummins who has joined us as an HR Consultant. Katie’s special areas of expertise include Strategic HR Planning, Talent Acquisition & Management, and Award-Winning Wellness Programs, to mention just a few. Katie brings much…
Non-Profit or For Profit – It’s all Business!
Both small and large companies need to attract talent then develop and retain the best talent for their organizations. Both non-profits and for-profit businesses must comply with the ever-changing maze of the regulatory environment. When it comes to talent however, non-profit businesses have a hidden competitive advantage. They lead with heart. Nearly every non-profit has…
Life Lessons: A Journey from Drop Out to PhD Candidate
by Jarod Leonard, HRBOOST® Newsletter Contributor The student, the person, the player—these are all roles I have learned to play along the way on this journey called life. The most important lesson I have learned is that there are no guarantees or handouts. I had to learn those lessons the hard way. As the top-ranked basketball…
Ever Consider…Should I Expense Reimburse That or Not?
If so, then you would have enjoyed being a fly on the wall during my recent exchange with Walker Lawrence, Attorney with Levin Ginsburg. I always enjoy our conversations and no doubt our most recent one raised a brow given many employers may not know yet. Beginning January 1, 2019 Illinois Employers that have…
Care in the Workplace
by Nicole Martin, CEO, HRBOOST®, LLC. For years employers have elected to have Employee Assistance Programs, commonly known as EAPs to support employees and their families. Such benefits are recommended and typically offer 24/7 support, but many employers have trouble feeling fulfilled with the utilization. It can often take much internal management support and proactive…
