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HR in 2025: AI, Skills, and the Evolving Workforce

he 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…

SHRM 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…

Streamlining 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.

Employers 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.

Reasons 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…

March 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…

Updated 2024 OSHA Requirements – What You Should Know

By: Nicole Solecki Due to concerns that employers are undercounting injuries and illnesses in the workplace, OSHA has stepped up enforcement and expanded the reporting requirements in high hazard industries. However, OSHA will not tell you if you are now a high hazard industry. A list of the industries can be found at OSHA’s reporting…

Nicole Martin among the top Successful Entrepreneurs in 2023

Nicole Martin was featured by Aspioneer Magazine as one of the Successful Entrepreneurs in 2023!

2024 HR Trends: Key Takeaways from the i4CP Webinar

The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4CP) is a respected source for human capital insights. Their recent webinar, led by Chief Research Officer Kevin Martin and Lorrie Lykins, showcased critical trends and priorities for HR professionals in 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights: The C-Suite Perspective CHROs are laser-focused on: Leadership Development: Training leaders across…

Controlling Turnover – Job Fit

Controlling Turnover – Job Fit

Article brought to you by BestWork DATA   Unwanted turnover is expensive and disruptive to the operation of any enterprise. The good news is that is it is largely unnecessary and easily controllable using the BestWork. The primary cause of turnover is poor job fit. That is when the employee’s hard-wired personality traits and cognitive abilities…