Culture
Building 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…
Read MoreChanging Rules of Engagement
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…
Read MoreInk Factory Studio Discusses the Benefits of Visual Note Taking!
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…
Read MoreLearn How to Get the Best Performance from Others Through Better Leadership!
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…
Read MoreNo More Boring Job Posts; See how Skill Scout is Changing Recruiting!
Skill Scout CEO & Co-Founder, Elena Valentine, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss the new and revolutionary methods her company uses to “spice up” the options in the job posting world. From researcher to company founder, Elena, shares what motivated her to start Skill Scout. Learn how the job search industry is changing…
Read MoreWellness Programs Taken to a New Level: Meet No Bad Reps!
No Bad Reps Co-Founders, Nick Rocco and John Romanelli, joined Nicole on HR in the Fast Lane to discuss their unique and innovative approach to corporate wellness programs. As companies explore wellness program options for their employees, they are increasingly looking to find new and individualized options for their team. No Bad Reps offers an approach to health…
Read More3 Pillars to Wellness in the Workplace!
The concept of well-being is becoming increasingly important not only in retaining talent but also in creating a high-performance business. Every business can realize positive returns by embracing a philosophy of wellness in the workplace. Wellness is more than just a program or benefit but a true commitment to achieving higher levels of mental…
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