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Greetings from HRBOOST®! It’s been three months since I attended the National Summit for Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in Chicago. Yet, I find myself still positively affected by the speakers and the entire line up of content I absorbed. In these final days of 2019, I still have conversations with leaders that…
In 2015, a new Illinois law affecting job applicants with a criminal history went into effect throughout the state. The Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act restricts the timing of requests for criminal conviction details when assessing a job applicant during the hiring process. Federal laws also play a significant role when it comes…
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…
