Weed 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…

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Insights Success Interviews Nicole Martin

Give a brief overview of your background as an entrepreneur.  In 2010, I left my corporate career to establish HRBOOST®, LLC. My initial vision was to find leaders who wanted to be the next Best & Brightest® employer, while providing support to growing businesses facing a myriad of workforce challenges. Within two years, I realized I was growing at an astounding rate and that…

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The Talent Emergency – 4 Things to Overcome

The Talent Emergency is real…and it’s here! Take a look at what you need to know and do to ensure your organization is attracting and retaining the top talent you need to compete and grow. Our team of HR professionals can work with you to put the pieces together that will be most effective for…

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A 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…

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Changing 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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