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Another Challenge for Employers

Employer thinking about problem

The “Employee Background Fairness Act” has just been added to the growing list of protection for employees. Now Illinois employers are faced with the additional challenge of how to work within the law and still protect their business from potential bad hires. So what will that look like?

The Importance of BestWork DATA When Candidates Are Scarce

BestWork Data logo

Many companies have found themselves scrambling to find enough candidates to fill their open jobs. A common question is why use BestWork  DATA to screen out some candidates when there are not enough. The  answer is that in those circumstances DATA becomes even more critical. 

Working Parents Remain Challenged yet Businesses NEED Them

Working parent helping child with school, holding help sign

We have seen an alarming 2.2 million women leave the workforce during the pandemic as a result of either the inability to find childcare or the stress created by managing both a full working and childcare schedule. So, what do the best companies do to focus on working parents and ultimately their bottom line? Here are three recommendations from Great Place to Work, a global authority on building, sustaining, and recognizing high-trust, high performance workplace cultures.

Nicole Martin featured in the The Most Admired Women Leaders in Business 2021

HRBOOST® CEO & Founder, Nicole Martin, was featured in CIO Look as a part of The Most Admired Women Leaders in Business 2021. Read the entire profile.

NO FEAR NEGOTIATION: Remains an Opportunity For WOMEN

No Fear Negotiation for Women

Today, women represent 50.6% of the US population. This book is about giving half of our population the tools to achieve economic equality.

Marijuana and the Workplace – How to Navigate a Workplace Policy in a Changing Environment

employee handbook

With marijuana legalization rapidly occurring across the country, having an effective and updated workplace policy is vital. In this blog, we’ll go through the in’s and out’s of current trends as well as a Step-by-Step guide to create an effective workplace policy and how to manage when you suspect an employee may be under the influence.

Celebrating Black History Month

Sojourner Truth

While our legacy and impact may not be as deep and broad as this inspiring woman, please know that you make a difference to the world around you by the way you relate to people and come through for them – or simply provide grace to them – every day.

A Call for New Leadership

Kyra Cavanaugh Portrait

Pleased to feature a fellow 10KSB Alumni peer as she brings wellbeing to clients in Chicagoland. Wellbeing is the new driver of performance and companies of tomorrow are focused on creating wellbeing today. Enjoy Kyra Cavanaugh’s contribution this month on ‘A Call for New Leadership’

Is Your Culture Differentiated Enough to Keep Your Top Talent LOYAL?

I have been taking time to call my clients and ask why they pay us. Gratitude filled my heart when long time friend and client of HRBOOST®, President of AR-EN Party Printers, Gary Morrison answered my question with “Loyalty”!

A RECAP of Best and Brightest® National Town Hall

Women sharing ideas in meeting

Companies looking for cognitive diversity, also find the need to incorporate gender, lifestyle, and racial diversity into their hiring practices. Today’s panel discussed what it takes to create an inclusive work environment for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, Veterans, and People with Disabilities.