Don’t Miss Out, Check Your Calendar!

Not one but two fabulous opportunities to network, learn and return to work inspired! So, just in case you missed it you should know that on Friday October 7, Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For will host an Elite Suite Series (Quarterly Event) on The Use of Technology in the Workplace: The…

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 Alicia Wilson 4 posts Work-Life Balance  What is the true definition of Work-Life Balance with all of the technology we have such as iPhones and email access from home? 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Online Forum (http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/forum/forumid/13/threadid/17/scope/posts)  Nicole Martin 3 posts Re: Work-Life Balance Today’s business environment has a true opportunity to…

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Building a Strategic Alliance with your CFO

As HR professionals we are aware of the increasing pressure to show how HR practices are adding economic value. In the changing landscape of business today it is necessary for the HR and Finance Departments to come together to develop the HR Value Proposition.  Employers spend an estimated 36% of their revenues on human capital…

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Despite the statistics, you can find a great place to work!

In recent years there is little argument among business professionals that large segments of employees are very unhappy at work and in their work environment. One must delve deeper to truly understand the many reasons for negative emotions in the workplace. Despite this fact, there are companies that face the challenges of building a competitive advantage by teaming…

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Clients Helping Employees Become Happier, Healthier, and More Productive!

As I am pleased to serve not for profit clients, I often serve as advisor or HR department on call. HRBOOST® proudly serves a newly launched local not for profit. I personally have seen and experienced how the workforce experiences emotional stress, anxiety, depression, etc. and while many employers provide Employee Advisory Resource programs (EAP) this client offers something…

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Natural Disaster near or far extends to the workplace!

With the events of recent years, natural and not so natural disasters have brought concern over many of us in the workplace. Today is no exception. From the employee who has property or perhaps even friends or family an event like what is happening in Japan today can bring about quite an impact on productivity.…

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Are your employee’s feeling the love?

Like any relationship, the employer – employee relationship can benefit from the annual temperature reading. The question is, do you dare ask? You may be familiar with Pulse Survey’s, Engagement Tools and Opinion Surveys but survey’s like anything, can work for you or against you. Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For offers…

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No time to conduct a HR Audit?

In today’s litigious climate, businesses operate within the confines of a heavily regulated employee environment. This includes dealing with a myriad complex laws and regulations. The scope of the HR function includes establishing and administering a host of policies and practices. Many of which involve compliance implications that could significantly influence the productivity and profitability…

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Child Pornography on Company Time?

News recently broke on Pentagon employees and contractors downloading child pornography with government computers. It seems outrageous to say the least and yet I would be lying to say I have never seen this behavior on company time. Every employer is at risk and this situation only highlights why every company needs to have a…

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