Posts by Dr. Jay Colker
Honoring Juneteenth Through Action: A New Chapter in Community Engagement
This Juneteenth, we’re proud to share a story that started with one Booster’s passion—and sparked a movement across our organization. One of our cherished team members is spending time on the South Side of Chicago, working directly with youth to raise awareness about community issues and inspire the next generation. Her commitment to getting involved…
Read MoreGenerational Agility: The Future of Leadership & Talent
By Nicole Martin, CEO & Founder of HRBOOST LLC On June 3rd, I had the honor and privilege of delivering a keynote at Zonta International’s Cook County Chapter event at Niles Historical Center. Zonta, now over 100 years strong, has long been committed to empowering women and girls, ensuring they step into leadership roles, preventing…
Read MoreNicole Marting featured in the Empire Magazine’s list of The Most Dynamic Women Leaders of 2025
Empire Magazine celebrated extraordinary women redefining leadership, resilience, and innovation. Read the article now.
Read More5 Keys to Building a Positive Workplace Culture
A happy workplace isn’t fluff. It’s a performance driver. And in HR, we see it every day—the direct line between culture and outcomes. For years, “engagement” has been the hot topic, but that word alone doesn’t quite cut it. Work is personal, and people want to feel connected, seen, and supported. I’ve worked with hundreds…
Read MoreHR in 2025: AI, Skills, and the Evolving Workforce
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) has just released its much-anticipated annual report, “2025 Priorities & Predictions.” This report is essential reading for HR professionals who aim to stay ahead of the curve. It’s packed with insights gathered from i4cp’s executive boards, composed of leaders across all core HR disciplines. One of the key takeaways…
Read MoreSHRM 2024: A Recap of Insights and Innovations
By Nicole Martin, CEO of HRBoost LLC Attending SHRM 2024 was an enlightening experience that underscored the evolving role of HR in today’s complex and dynamic workplace. The three-day event was packed with sessions that explored the intersection of technology, humanity, and leadership in HR. Here’s a detailed recap of the key themes and insights…
Read MoreStreamlining the Hiring Process for Today’s Fast-Paced World
Navigating the complexities of modern recruitment can be daunting. Between convoluted application processes and unqualified candidate influxes, companies often struggle to find the right balance. Recently, an insightful discussion highlighted innovative solutions to these challenges. Here’s a comprehensive look at the key points and how integrating with Elevora can revolutionize your hiring process.
Read MoreEmployers Beware: Obligations Under PWFA Final Regulations Exceed Concept of “Reasonable Accommodation” Under ADA
Another legal update from our friends at Wessels Sherman. Alan E. Seneczko, ESQ shared some incredible changes to a long standing law we in HR thought we all knew, but the fine print proves it has significant changes in how it is implemented and the minefields continue in the land of compliance or businesses at large.
Read MoreReasons It’s Time for a Handbook Refresh – You Might Be Overdue!
By: Nicole Solecki We often find businesses get behind in updating their employee handbooks. There are many reasons to update your employee handbook. At HRBoost, we have found it is best you do on an annual basis. One of the key factors is staying in compliance with current state and federal laws. Several new laws…
Read MoreMarch is Employee Appreciation Month
Employee Appreciation Alert! At HRBoost® we believe in recognizing and celebrating the hard work and dedication of our amazing team members. You might have missed that March 1st was Employee Appreciation Day coined as such by Bob Nelson in 2024. We use the Appreciation Languages book with our Boosters and maintain a chart of everyone’s Appreciation Language publicly…
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