Small But Mighty: How Employers with ≤500 Employees Are Shaping the Future of Talent

💼 Small But Mighty: How Employers with ≤500 Employees Are Shaping the Future of Talent by Nicole Martin CEO, HRBOOST® LLC At a time when workforce transformation is accelerating across industries, small and mid-sized businesses aren’t sitting on the sidelines—they’re quietly recalibrating. The latest LIVE Skill-Based Talent Practices Survey from i4cp, a leading HR research…

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What Middle Market Companies Need to Know About HR in 2025

A recap from my talk with the Chicago Distributors and Manufacturing Group by NICOLE MARTIN On June 26, I had the honor of speaking to the Chicago Distributors and Manufacturing Group (CDAM) about the top HR issues facing middle market companies in 2025. It was a powerful conversation — one that reminded me just how much the…

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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…

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Generational 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…

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