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The employee benefits landscape for US employers continues to face escalating costs. These health care increasing costs are a result of changes in laws as well as various initiatives and options in health care benefits. The expectation to manage the costs has not decreased for HR and their financial partners; and, in fact has increased.…
Nicole Martin, HRBOOST® CEO, was delighted to be interviewed for the July 3, 2018 publication of Voyage Chicago magazine. Read the entire feature article in the Trending Local Stories section at: http://voyagechicago.com/interview/meet-nicole-martin-hrboost-north-suburbs
The correct answer is “yes” and “no.” I attended a great event where this topic explored AI and highlighted what is fact and what is fiction. Kudo’s to HRMAC & their partner Willis Towers Watson for such a timely and fascinating seminar. Why now? According to 2017’s Global Future of Work Survey, the use of…
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of facilitating a TED panel of four Elite winners from Chicago’s Best and Brightest at the Northwest Human Resources Council’s annual Conference. A full two hours of rich content. While the four companies represented were diverse in industry, size, and voice it was clear to everyone in attendance that the…
What to do when you must communicate to internal talent they aren’t getting the promotion? Communicating Bad News with Transparency and Empathy Builds the Talent Reservoir. Employers build their talent brand and talent retention by creating a culture that supports internal promotions. And yet, not everyone can be promoted; and, as a result, the good-deed…
Law Office of Lori A. Goldstein LLC Founder, Lori Goldstein, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss the very latest hot topics that you need to be aware of! Changing legislation impacts both businesses and employees. Don’t miss this engaging exchange of important and valuable insights on a wide range of workplace…
At the heart of an organization’s people processes is the often overlooked and undervalued job description. Job descriptions can serve as a critical foundation for several people focused areas that span the entire employee life cycle including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Legal Compliance, Employee Engagement, Talent Management and Workforce Planning. When working with clients we often…
Gone are the days of employers enticing top talent through offerings of medical coverage and two weeks of vacation. The talent of today craves a deeper level of engagement, a sense of community, and a desire to be associated with an organization committed to a cause beyond financial results. So what can we do to…
Ink Factory Studio Co-Founders, Dusty Folwarczny and Lindsay Roffe, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss their creative and truly innovative Visual Note Taking services along with the many services they have implemented to help organizations offer visual learning options for their teams and clients. Learn how they have merged their talents and experience…
Leaders vs. Managers This short course in leadership will change your life and the way you work! Leadership and management are different yet complementary disciplines for moving companies forward. Too frequently, the practice of leadership is confused with management, with negative consequences for the company. Learn what makes an effective leader and how you…
