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By: Katie Cummins, HR Consultant The Countdown to January 1 means more than just a new year! It means NEW compliance OBLIGATIONS. Illinois employers will soon face new restrictions and requirements related to workplace discrimination and harassment in 2020. The Workplace Transparency Act (WTA), intended to increase employee protections by fighting discrimination and harassment in…
by Nicole Sandage, Manager for HR Virtual Services Some people are relaxed now that legislation has changed in favor of marijuana. However, we have been listening and many employers remain rather concerned. Don’t worry, we have you covered! You do have rights as an employer too. As we draw closer to 2020, there is a…
Give a brief overview of your background as an entrepreneur. In 2010, I left my corporate career to establish HRBOOST®, LLC. My initial vision was to find leaders who wanted to be the next Best & Brightest® employer, while providing support to growing businesses facing a myriad of workforce challenges. Within two years, I realized I was growing at an astounding rate and that…
HRBOOST® CEO & Founder, Nicole Martin, was interviewed by Mirror Review as a part of The 10 Game-Changing Women Leaders of 2019. To read the entire interview, please go to: https://www.mirrorreview.com/nicole-martin-true-inspiration-changing-hr-dimensions/
The Talent Emergency is real…and it’s here! Take a look at what you need to know and do to ensure your organization is attracting and retaining the top talent you need to compete and grow. Our team of HR professionals can work with you to put the pieces together that will be most effective for…
Can you believe it’s the middle of November already? I know, it feels like January weather wise so we have been busy firing up the heart of HRBOOST®! Lots to scroll in this months newsletter. I hope you find news you can use, a tidbit of inspiration and know that I am grateful for YOU…
Contributed by guest blogger: Carol Gabrielsen, Founder and Owner, Unemployment Consultants, Inc Government Entities, Educational Institutions, and Non Profits: In December of each year a Government Entity, Educational Institution, or a Non Profit can change the method of payment of their unemployment costs. The change is for a minimum of two years. Government Entities, Educational…
Contributed by guest blogger: Carol Gabrielsen, Founder and Owner Unemployment Consultants, Inc 2020 Rate Determination On December 2, 2019, IDES (Illinois Department Of Employment Security) will be notifying Illinois Employers of their 2020 Rate Determination. The Employer can also go to their account at mytax.illinois.gov and get the Rate Determination from that portal. It is…
Contributed by: Chuck Russell Chairman & Chief Knowledge Officer, BestWork DATA The value of BestWork DATA is its ability to reveal the behavioral facts about people…to tell what they can do and what they cannot do. Every human behavior depends upon the hard-wired personality traits and cognitive abilities of the individual. These are foundational, and…
Contributed by guest blogger: Andrea Meltzer, Co-Founder/CEO, Compatibility, LLC. While one’s resume may open the door to landing a dream place of employment, will the acceptance indicator (the “yes”) be predictive of long-term engagement, persistence and success? The answer may surprise you. The decision to accept an employment offer is likely the first time the…
