Culture
The ROI of Investing in Relationships
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…
Read MoreAttracting & Retaining Young Talent: Flexibility is Key!
by Katie Cummins, HR Consultant, HRBOOST® Recruiting top talent is a challenge for many organizations. Recruiting and retaining top Millennial talent can be an even bigger challenge. Given this generation represents 50% of the talent pool today, many companies try to fine tune their recruitment process to find and keep top talent. But, are they…
Read MoreCulture change is a process, not an event!
By Susan Waldman, HR Business Partner Culture impacts everything we do in our organization and most importantly it is a critical component of the overall engagement of any workforce. Therefore, it’s necessary to continuously evaluate and improve your culture if you consider yourself a strategic leader. This is not only good for your employees, it’s…
Read MoreYes, Have Your Independent Contractors (or Employees) Sign an Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes and Waive Their Rights to Class Action Suits
By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Managing Shareholder – St. Charles Office of Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C. Clients are increasingly aware of the growing number of class action lawsuits across the United States. What should the worried company owner do? The logical response is to have independent contractors (or employees) sign a contract…
Read MoreDo You Dread Performance Management? Then Manage Achievement!
Nicole was delighted to contribute her article “Do You Dread Performance Management? Then Manage Achievement!” to CFO Simplified’s January newsletter. To learn more about the changes and the practices that today’s employers are implementing in the workplace, read the entire piece at: Do you Dread Performance Management? Then Manage Achievement! CFO Simplified provides key insights, resources and…
Read MoreVeterans Day: A Message from our very own Veteran!
By Mark Skorzewski, HRBOOST® Business Development Leader Veterans Day, a federal holiday on November 11th every year, similarly known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. For many families, this is a day that comes with a heavy heart. Loved ones in the military, veterans themselves, and patriots who support their country; reflecting on service and…
Read MoreBuilding a Culture of Philanthropy: The Employee Benefits
Clare Golla of Bernstein Private Wealth Management sat down with Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss how they have engaged both employees and clients to create a culture of giving. With their upcoming annual November Giving Tuesdays initiative right around the corner, it’s a great time to take a look at how…
Read MoreHealth Wellness Benefit Offerings: The Challenge Continues
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.…
Read MoreAI – Artificial Intelligence…Will Robots Take Over the World?
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…
Read More4 Takeaways from Best and Brightest Elite Winners!
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…
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