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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…
Read MoreYour February Booster Shot from HRBOOST®
Happy February! We have been busy Boosters and doing some of our favorite work. I am happy to share two pictures of what I personally have been enjoying. Partnering with Russ Warye, President and Founder of Benefit Partners Group to kickoff his Culture Invitation for 2020. They all embraced his invitation and with 100% participation,…
Read MoreA Booster Shot from HRBOOST® (December 2019)
Greetings from HRBOOST®! It’s been three months since I attended the National Summit for Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Chicago. Yet, I find myself still positively affected by the speakers and the entire line up of content I absorbed. In these final days of 2019, I still have conversations with leaders that…
Read MoreWorkplace Discrimination & Harassment in 2020: Are You Prepared for the Workplace Transparency Act?
By: Katie Cummins, HR Consultant The Countdown to January 1 means more than just a new year! It means NEW compliance OBLIGATIONS. Illinois employers will soon face new restrictions and requirements related to workplace discrimination and harassment in 2020. The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA), intended to increase employee protections by fighting discrimination and harassment in…
Read MoreWeed while working? Say What?
by Nicole Sandage, Manager for HR Virtual Services Some people are relaxed now that legislation has changed in favor of marijuana. However, we have been listening and many employers remain rather concerned. Don’t worry, we have you covered! You do have rights as an employer too. As we draw closer to 2020, there is a…
Read MoreA Booster Shot from HRBOOST® (November 2019)
Can you believe it’s the middle of November already? I know, it feels like January weather wise so we have been busy firing up the heart of HRBOOST®! Lots to scroll in this months newsletter. I hope you find news you can use, a tidbit of inspiration and know that I am grateful for YOU…
Read MoreChanging Your Reimbursement Method of Payment of Unemployment Costs
Contributed by guest blogger: Carol Gabrielsen, Founder and Owner, Unemployment Consultants, Inc Government Entities, Educational Institutions, and Non Profits: In December of each year a Government Entity, Educational Institution, or a Non Profit can change the method of payment of their unemployment costs. The change is for a minimum of two years. Government Entities, Educational…
Read MoreNavigating 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreA 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…
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