Posts by Nicole Martin
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,…
Read MoreBack 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreBeing 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…
Read MoreLet 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…
Read MoreBe 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…
Read MoreThere 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 MoreBack 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…
Read MoreWorking 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…
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