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Let us get uncomfortable and have REAL Conversations

By: Veronica Noyola, HR Consultant As a Booster, I am honored to be asked by our Chief Empowerment Office, Nicole Martin to speak my voice proudly and share some insights into my own experiences. I came across an article shortly after our own internal meeting on Active Diversity and it resonates. How to have more…

Be an Ally and Take it Forward!

A Tip from Sandy Moran, HR Business Partner I recently read a Guide to Allyship. This post dives into how to be a more thoughtful and effective ally. I think that this is something that I can take on as actionable and want to share with others. What I have learned from this is that…

There is still GOOD News Out There

A tip from Sandy Moran, HR Business Partner As Illinois moves on to phase 4 and more restrictions are lifted, we all hope some normalcy is returning. Unfortunately, there are still people suffering from Covid-19. There are still people afraid to go out due to weak immune systems. There are still people unemployed. There is…

Back to Work: Business Not as Usual, Employees Not as Usual

By: Debi Lusk, HR Business Partner Here we are, those of us in the business and HR world, either 1.) getting our employees back to work; or, as an essential business, 2.) keeping the employee working. We are here to share a thought which is relevant to both and that is the “people” relationship. It…

Working from Home and ADHD

As everyone adjusts to the new normal of working from home, some will have a harder time adjusting than others. For those with ADHD and/or anxiety, they may feel their symptoms growing worse as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Children are at home and logging in to e-learning and adults who are laid off…

Nicole Martin featured in The Business Fame

HRBOOST® CEO & Founder, Nicole Martin, was featured in The Business Fame. To read the entire feature, please go to: https://thebusinessfame.com/an-entrepreneur-leading-hr-shared-services-firm/.

Post-Pandemic Planning 101: Getting Back to the Office — Interview with Talentfoot

After more than two months working remotely, it is difficult to imagine heading back into the physical office. With many states lifting shelter in place restrictions, leadership must begin strategizing a return. Has your business started post-pandemic planning?  Visit https://www.talentfoot.com/2020/05/12/post-pandemic-planning-101-getting-back-to-the-office/ to read the rest of this article featuring HRBOOST® CEO, Nicole Martin. 

Leading with Strength and Clarity during COVID-19

Leading with Strength and Clarity during COVID-19 By: Donna M. Marino, PsyD, CIPP, PPC Dear Leaders, I know right now is a scary time filled with huge, even life changing decisions. You are trying to figure out how to keep your businesses running while also taking care of your people. There is a collective fear…

Demystifying, and Retaining, Your Young Professionals

By Elise Gelwicks, Founder and CEO of Eleview Consulting One of the most common frustrations I hear from executives centers around retaining their young professionals.  Companies are faced with keeping their highly ambitious, and at times perceived as entitled, early-career talent satisfied without handing out frequent title changes and salary bumps. More than ever, young…

Sexual Harassment Compliance in 2020: Now is the Time for Online Training

By: Katie Cummins, HR Consultant  As Illinois employers already know, new obligations related to workplace discrimination and sexual harassment reporting and training requirements went into effect for 2020 with the passing of The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA).  The need for sexual harassment training is not only a best practice, but now a requirement for all…