Posts by Nicole Martin
How do you kill a talent pipeline?
How do you kill a talent pipeline? Interviewing quantity or quality, there is one process improvement every company can make if they have not incorporated it already. The first rule to building a solid talent pipeline is writing letters to rejected or disqualified job applicants AND sending them. It often is overlooked, especially in a…
Read MoreDomestic Violence takes toll at FedEx Today.
Under the general duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are required to take “feasible steps to minimize risks” in workplaces where “the risk of violence and significant personal injury are significant enough to be ‘recognized hazards,’ ” according to a U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration letter of interpretation. Ex Employee…
Read MoreTidbits from Day 1 at The Motivation Show
In case you missed The Motivation Show sponsored by 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For today, know there are two more days! I wanted to share a few tidbits from sessions I attended today… Gary Hamel, Author: The Future of Management ” You can’t win unless you get the best out of your…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out, Check Your Calendar!
Not one but two fabulous opportunities to network, learn and return to work inspired! So, just in case you missed it you should know that on Friday October 7, Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For will host an Elite Suite Series (Quarterly Event) on The Use of Technology in the Workplace: The…
Read MoreAlicia Wilson 4 posts Work-Life Balance What is the true definition of Work-Life Balance with all of the technology we have such as iPhones and email access from home? 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Online Forum (http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/forum/forumid/13/threadid/17/scope/posts) Nicole Martin 3 posts Re: Work-Life Balance Today’s business environment has a true opportunity to…
Read MoreWhat are you doing with Employee Survey Results?
I had the fortune to attend a fabulous educational session at yesterday’s 7th Annual Awards Symposium for Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. While seeking employee input is a best practice for organizations looking to improve engagement, neglecting feedback puts the organization on the fast track to decreased morale, frustration and broken…
Read MoreBuilding a Strategic Alliance with your CFO
As HR professionals we are aware of the increasing pressure to show how HR practices are adding economic value. In the changing landscape of business today it is necessary for the HR and Finance Departments to come together to develop the HR Value Proposition. Employers spend an estimated 36% of their revenues on human capital…
Read MoreAttend the Elite Suite Series Workshop: Creating a Winning Team Spirit in the Workplace
Facilitating the development of a winning team in the workplace takes talent and skill. Forming a team requires the team go through stages of growth, a team does not just happen by putting a group of people together in a room. Team building requires a leader or facilitator that will guide them through the various…
Read MoreDespite the statistics, you can find a great place to work!
In recent years there is little argument among business professionals that large segments of employees are very unhappy at work and in their work environment. One must delve deeper to truly understand the many reasons for negative emotions in the workplace. Despite this fact, there are companies that face the challenges of building a competitive advantage by teaming…
Read MoreClients Helping Employees Become Happier, Healthier, and More Productive!
As I am pleased to serve not for profit clients, I often serve as advisor or HR department on call. HRBOOST® proudly serves a newly launched local not for profit. I personally have seen and experienced how the workforce experiences emotional stress, anxiety, depression, etc. and while many employers provide Employee Advisory Resource programs (EAP) this client offers something…
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