Katie Shpak | April 24, 2025
Part-time work is becoming increasingly common in today’s workforce—especially for employees seeking flexibility or work-life balance. But from an...
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Germeen Tanas | April 21, 2025
As an HR professional, you’re responsible for helping employees navigate their health insurance options—especially during open enrollment. While most...
Continue ReadingHealthcare access has become a major priority for employers—and employees—over the past few years. More than ever, HR leaders at small and midsize...
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Callie Horner | March 19, 2025
Summer is synonymous with vacations, PTO, and out-of-office messages—but it’s also the perfect time for employees to think about their Health Savings...
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Callie Horner | March 19, 2025
As a new administration takes office, potential shifts in healthcare and benefits policies may impact employers and their workforce. HR professionals...
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Germeen Tanas | February 10, 2025
For HR professionals at small to midsize businesses (SMBs), success often means wearing multiple hats—compliance officer, recruiter, benefits...
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Katie Shpak | January 24, 2025
As you know, healthcare and benefits can be complicated, which can make the enrollment process confusing. As part of that enrollment process,...
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Callie Horner | January 17, 2025
Ghosting—when communication abruptly ceases without explanation—has become a common issue in the workplace. HR teams often face the fallout, which...
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Callie Horner | January 15, 2025
Each year, new state and local regulations take effect, and with a new administration coming into power, 2025 is set to bring significant changes for...
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Germeen Tanas | January 3, 2025
Navigating Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be complex, especially when it comes to correctly using ACA Safe Harbor codes. These codes are...
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Callie Horner | December 19, 2024
As we approach 2025, it's essential for HR professionals to plan for the upcoming year's payroll schedule. Understanding the number of pay periods...
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Callie Horner | December 18, 2024
Germeen Tanas | December 10, 2024
From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2025.
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Katie Shpak | December 9, 2024
With the deadline for filing and distributing 1095-C forms approaching, staying organized and compliant is essential for both employers and...
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Callie Horner | December 6, 2024
A strong paid time off (PTO) policy helps retain current talent and attract prospective candidates. Not to mention that employers also provide PTO as...
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Callie Horner | December 4, 2024
To employees, payroll may seem pretty straightforward. Employers, on the other hand, know how complicated payroll can get, especially when it comes...
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Callie Horner | November 20, 2024
For most organizations in the United States, Q4 means juggling the end of the fiscal year, a swarm of holiday PTO requests, and deadlines for yearly...
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Germeen Tanas | November 19, 2024
On November 15, 2024, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the 2024 Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would...
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Callie Horner | November 18, 2024
Navigating healthcare benefits can feel like a maze of acronyms, rules, and options. Among the most popular and powerful tools for managing medical...
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Callie Horner | November 13, 2024
One of the most important forms HR pros will encounter is IRS Form 941, the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return. The IRS uses Form 941 to...
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Aidan Farrish | November 12, 2024
HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as ...
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Callie Horner | November 12, 2024
The modern workplace is a dynamic arena where four distinct generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—collide, collaborate, and...
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Callie Horner | November 11, 2024
Providing health benefits is one of the most important ways small businesses can attract and retain top talent. However, for many small...
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Callie Horner | November 11, 2024
Life can be unpredictable, and while we hope to stay healthy and active throughout our careers, unexpected injuries or illnesses can happen at...
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Germeen Tanas | November 6, 2024
The IRS has announced key updates for the 2025 tax year, including adjustments to tax brackets, 401(k) contribution limits, and FSA maximums. These...
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Callie Horner | October 28, 2024
What Is the FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping,...
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Katie Shpak | September 26, 2024
Navigating the complexities of hiring can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding which interview questions are legal and which are...
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Katie Shpak | September 19, 2024
FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, is a federal law that allows qualified individuals to take time off for personal or medical needs. But...
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The FTC’s proposed rule to ban noncompetes, which came out in April 2024, faced extensive opposition from many businesses and employer groups....
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Katie Shpak | August 21, 2024
Selecting the right pay period is vital for optimizing payroll management and aligning with both company needs and employee preferences. In this...
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Germeen Tanas | August 9, 2024
Yes, you probably do. But don’t panic—this doesn’t mean you need to be the love police, nor should your policy be a romance-ruining roadblock. The...
Continue ReadingRecent news has shown business leaders, and particularly human resources professionals, the importance of a solid business continuity plan. On...
Continue ReadingThe impact of AI in the workplace largely depends on who oversees its use, if anyone. Without proper oversight, employers who rely too heavily or...
Continue ReadingSummer is upon us, and while we all love the sunny days and vacation vibes, keeping employees engaged during this season can feel like trying to keep...
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Germeen Tanas | June 18, 2024
FSAs and HSAs can get tricky within a family. While HR should never provide employees with personalized financial advice, knowing the rules can help...
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Germeen Tanas | June 11, 2024
HR may use 6 types of background checks: identity verification checks, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record reports, credit report checks,...
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Aidan Farrish | June 5, 2024
Yes, employees have a right to pray at work, but there's more to it than that. Read on to find out what you need to know about your employees’...
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Aidan Farrish | June 5, 2024
Yes, you can use a health savings account, or HSA, for cosmetic surgery, but only in specific circumstances as outlined by your insurance and medical...
Continue ReadingIf you work at an SMB without mental health support resources, you may feel limited in seeking a solution to your workforce's mental health...
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Germeen Tanas | May 29, 2024
According to the KPMG 2023 CEO Outlook, 64% of business leaders believe there will be a total return to office in three years. This may play out...
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Germeen Tanas | May 17, 2024
Thomas J. Peters, best known for his book In Search of Excellence, once stated, “The day firing becomes easy is the day to fire yourself.” A...
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Germeen Tanas | May 17, 2024
According to the Ethics and Compliance Initiative’s (ECI) 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey (GBES), just over 1 in 10 employees globally say they...
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Germeen Tanas | May 10, 2024
The IRS announced in May of 2024 the updated HSA contribution limits for 2025, which take effect in January 2025. The increase is not as significant...
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Germeen Tanas | May 10, 2024
In most cases, it is not considered wrongful, illegal, or unconstitutional for a private employer to terminate an employee for protesting. 49 out of...
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Germeen Tanas | May 7, 2024
Summer officially starts on June 20th this year, but any HR pro knows that summer really starts in May when school’s out and working parents get a...
Continue ReadingAs an HR Party of One, you know that working doesn’t always feel like a party– especially when you're going through a difficult time outside of work....
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Germeen Tanas | April 29, 2024
Many employers enjoy giving young people access to good jobs and opportunities. However, there are some essential employment laws HR must keep in...
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Germeen Tanas | April 24, 2024
Do you use a noncompete agreement at your workplace? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), around 30 million American workers are...
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Germeen Tanas | April 23, 2024
The news we’ve all been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for is finally here! The DOL has announced that it will publish a final rule raising the...
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Germeen Tanas | April 19, 2024
In 2023, iTutorGroup, an online learning platform based out of China, used an Artificial Intelligence (AI) recruitment software that was programmed...
Continue ReadingOn April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule on The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
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Germeen Tanas | April 15, 2024
We just wrapped up another phenomenal Weekdays with Bernie (WWB) Conference! This year marked BerniePortal’s 7th annual conference, where...
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Aidan Farrish | April 11, 2024
Employees are an organization's heart and soul, and valuing their opinions can have a huge payoff. Whether gathering feedback on company policies or...
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Germeen Tanas | April 4, 2024
In 2023, LeRoy Torres, an army reservist and Texas state trooper, was awarded $2.49 million in a USERRA lawsuit. Torres was deployed in Iraq where he...
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Germeen Tanas | April 2, 2024
HR parties of one already have an abundance of tasks to keep up with. From hiring to managing performance to maintaining compliance, being an HR...
Continue ReadingThe talent search is no longer a skirmish or a battle. It’s a WAR! As a strategic HR leader (and mighty soldier), part of your role is to be on the...
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Aidan Farrish | March 28, 2024
Overhiring amongst large corporations has ceased, and now, the tables are turning on the workforce that previously controlled the labor market. Mass...
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Germeen Tanas | March 26, 2024
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) defines Affirmative Action as “the obligation on the part of the contractor to take action...
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Germeen Tanas | March 22, 2024
Imagine how difficult and frustrating it would be if you didn’t get paid for a day, a week, or even three weeks of hard work. This happens to...
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Germeen Tanas | March 20, 2024
First impressions work both ways. An employer’s impression on a candidate during an interview can be just as critical as the candidate's impression...
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Germeen Tanas | March 19, 2024
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, regulated by the Department of Homeland Security, aims to control illegal immigration. The act makes...
Continue ReadingIn your HR role, people probably ask you for help or advice about things that are, frankly, not in your job description—and they shouldn’t be.
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Germeen Tanas | March 15, 2024
Every year, the month of March is dedicated to honoring women’s tremendous contributions to American history and contemporary society. In New York...
Continue ReadingYounger generations are becoming more aware of the benefits of long-term savings. According to a study conducted by Fortune, Gen Z are 32% more...
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Aidan Farrish | March 11, 2024
If you haven’t heard about Ozempic or Zepbound yet, it’s bound to hit your radar soon!
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Germeen Tanas | March 8, 2024
Candice Gardner, a local government employee in Alabama was not reinstated after her FMLA leave had come to an end. Her employer simply refused and...
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Germeen Tanas | March 6, 2024
Long before the prominence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), John Maynard Keynes defined technological unemployment as “unemployment due to our...
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Germeen Tanas | March 6, 2024
HIPAA and FERPA often get confused because they are both national laws that protect private information. The main difference between them is that...
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Germeen Tanas | March 5, 2024
As an HR Party of One at a small business, you may be responsible for managing your organization’s finances, at least until you hire a finance or...
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Germeen Tanas | February 29, 2024
Imagine this: Your boss asks you to start recruiting for a software developer. You have an idea of what software developers can do for your company,...
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Germeen Tanas | February 29, 2024
Especially in the construction and skilled trades sectors, HR professionals at many small businesses (SMBs) rely on apprenticeships to funnel in...
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Germeen Tanas | February 28, 2024
You probably already know that your role as a Human Resources professional is vital to the success of your organization. Without someone to pay and...
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Germeen Tanas | February 23, 2024
In 2012, Vitas HealthCare in Miami paid $65,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit and agreed to amend its reasonable accommodation...
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Germeen Tanas | February 23, 2024
The word “balance” often denotes struggle. Many people think of that feeling they get when they’re about to slip on ice and have to regain composure...
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Germeen Tanas | February 21, 2024
No one should have to face injury or death to receive a paycheck. Congress created The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from the...
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Germeen Tanas | February 21, 2024
Form W-4 is crucial to employee tax reporting and employer withholding. This form got a major overhaul from the IRS in 2020, but there are some...
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Aidan Farrish | February 19, 2024
Listening is one of the most underrated (and unappreciated) HR soft skills.
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Germeen Tanas | February 15, 2024
Employees who aren't trained in HIPAA can pose a costly risk to your organization. In June 2023, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital paid $240,000 to...
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Germeen Tanas | February 14, 2024
According to SHRM, “Businesses require some kind of HR function as soon as they hire their first employee.”
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Germeen Tanas | February 9, 2024
In 2011, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Adobe, Apple, Intel, Google, and Pixar because they agreed not to solicit any of each...
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Germeen Tanas | February 8, 2024
Before 1963, wage and employment decisions were frequently made on the basis of sex, marital status, and other factors that did not measure merit....
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Germeen Tanas | February 2, 2024
In 2022, Attorney General Racine filed a lawsuit against Arise Virtual Solutions and Comcast Cable Communications Management for failing to pay...
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Germeen Tanas | February 1, 2024
The FLSA 2021 IC rule defined “employer” and “employee”, but failed to provide clear definitions of independent contractors and employer-employee...
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Germeen Tanas | February 1, 2024
In March of 2017, Google and Facebook confirmed they fell victim to a massive phishing scam.
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Germeen Tanas | January 30, 2024
Target Compensation is what an organization believes, in good faith, a reasonably good performer will earn in a given role. It includes the base pay...
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Germeen Tanas | January 26, 2024
In 2004, Walmart’s overnight employees began speaking out about being forced to stay at work even after they had clocked out. The New York Times...
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Germeen Tanas | January 26, 2024
SHRM states that for HR, overlooking social media today would be like “ignoring e-mail 20 years ago.” Social media is an indispensable tool for HR...
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Alex Tolbert | January 25, 2024
Germeen Tanas | January 24, 2024
According to SHRM’s 2022-2023 State of the Workplace report, increased mental health services and well being initiatives are among the top five...
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Aidan Farrish | January 22, 2024
In addition to day-to-day compliance concerns, HR must also adhere to strict legal requirements that protect employees and the organization, such as...
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Germeen Tanas | January 22, 2024
One day, your employee Greg comes into your office, angry and confused. He asks you why he was paid $200 less than usual. You ask Greg to take a look...
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Germeen Tanas | January 18, 2024
Recruiting, acquiring, and keeping the right employees for your organization is the best way to ensure its success. SHRM calls sourcing and...
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Aidan Farrish | January 17, 2024
We all are tempted to do it: that frustrating person approaches you, complaining about their newest topic of distaste, and you have the strongest...
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Germeen Tanas | January 11, 2024
Employers and HR professionals can feel more prepared for 2024by brushing up on industry knowledge with free online resources—many of which offer...
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Germeen Tanas | January 11, 2024
HR needs data insights now more than ever. HR Metrics are essential sets of data points that measure the effectiveness of an organization’s HR...
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Aidan Farrish | January 10, 2024
Employers are required to keep employee records and documentation for a certain amount of time. However, federal guidelines differ depending on the...
Continue ReadingFederal contractors must follow certain requirements to be compliant while fulfilling federal contracts. One of these requirements includes paying a...
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Aidan Farrish | January 3, 2024
2024 has officially begun, which means it is time to think about how and when you plan to file and furnish Form 1095-C. The IRS opens production of...
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Aidan Farrish | December 19, 2023
Deadlines for important forms, like W-2s, are only one month after the start of the year, so now is the time to prepare to furnish complicated tax...
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Aidan Farrish | December 19, 2023
What Is “Market Value”? Simply put, market value is how much the market at large values something.
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Aidan Farrish | December 13, 2023
As an HR professional, you might act as the plan administrator for retirement benefits and work closely with a third-party administrator (TPA) to...
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Katie Shpak | December 11, 2023
From major holidays to keycompliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2024. Note: This calendar is...
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Aidan Farrish | December 6, 2023
Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be tricky. In 2024, HR pros can expect lower affordability thresholds, which means increased attention to...
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Katie Shpak | November 28, 2023
What Is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is an individual who is chosen to receive the benefits of property, typically in the event that the owner passes...
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Katie Shpak | November 15, 2023
You may be more familiar with an employee handbook, but culture guides go beyond the scope of employee handbooks by covering company essentials,...
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Aidan Farrish | November 7, 2023
What Is the PUMP Act? The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act) ensures employers provide...
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Aidan Farrish | November 2, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly makes changes to adjust its regulations in response to inflation. But with inflation at or near...
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Katie Shpak | October 31, 2023
Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or...
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Aidan Farrish | October 26, 2023
Have you ever worked for an employer that provided health insurance coverage? Or maybe you participate in an employer-sponsored program that promotes...
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Aidan Farrish | October 24, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) deadline for filing 2022 data is December 5, 2023. The platform to submit EEO-1 Forms opens on...
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Aidan Farrish | October 18, 2023
The IRS announced in May of 2023 the updated HSA contribution limits for 2024, which represent a significant increase compared to recent annual...
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Aidan Farrish | October 12, 2023
Have you ever been asked something like, “Why was my bonus this year only $1,500?”
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Social media tells people many things—and we all know that some of it is likely false. The most popular videos flashing across your workforce’s feeds...
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Aidan Farrish | September 27, 2023
You know those questions that you really don’t want to answer? Or that you’re tired of answering over and over?
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Alex Tolbert | September 27, 2023
For more than 15 years, BerniePortal has worked with thousands of HR professionals across the country just like you. During that time in the...
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Aidan Farrish | September 15, 2023
Job abandonment is usually pretty easy to identify: someone abandons their job when they no-call and no-show repeatedly.
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Katie Shpak | September 12, 2023
What Are the Davis Bacon and Related Acts? The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires that each contract over $2,000 for work performed on federal or...
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Katie Shpak | September 6, 2023
What Is a Probationary Period? A probationary period is a set time frame dedicated to training and assimilating a new hire. This period typically...
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Aidan Farrish | September 4, 2023
State unemployment insurance (SUI) is like car insurance. You have it, but you don’t think about it every day. Likely, you don’t want to deal with...
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Aidan Farrish | August 30, 2023
It’s here, the news we have all been waiting for: the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed the new overtime rule threshold guidance for employers.
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Aidan Farrish | August 30, 2023
Soft skills are the yin to hard skills’ yang. You need both to achieve a perfect balance—especially in HR. But what are soft skills, exactly? And...
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Aidan Farrish | August 22, 2023
Upward mobility in the workplace is when you promote or otherwise take action to propel your well-deserving highest performers into positions where...
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Katie Shpak | August 21, 2023
What Is a Direct Report? A direct report is an employee who works directly below a leader within the company who is above them in the organizational...
Continue ReadingWhat Is Role Ambiguity? Role ambiguity occurs when an employee is not given a clear job description; there aren’t defined objectives for the role and...
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Aidan Farrish | August 16, 2023
What Is Human Capital Management (HCM)? Human capital management (HCM) is the process that HR professionals go through to manage the employee...
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Katie Shpak | August 11, 2023
Have you experienced the Pandora’s box of complaints and chaos that occurs around birthday party celebrations at the office? It begins with a few...
Continue ReadingAs HR at a small employer, you may have witnessed employees battling addiction issues. In fact, one of your employees may be struggling right...
Continue ReadingThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) electronic filing mandate goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Let’s cover what it changes and how HR can prepare.
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Aidan Farrish | August 1, 2023
The new Form I-9 is set to become available on August 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the previous version until October 31, 2023. Employers...
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Aidan Farrish | July 31, 2023
People are constantly talking at work, from morning coffee chats to discussions in company meetings to calls with clients. But how do we know when a...
Continue ReadingIt’s common for organizations to encourage employees to support a particular charity. Your organization may have a charity that it supports, or...
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Aidan Farrish | July 12, 2023
**This blog is updated regularly as states or other jurisdictions pass new laws.** Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay...
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Katie Shpak | July 5, 2023
Do you have hourly employees working beyond the standard 40-hour workweek? If so, understanding how to calculate overtime pay is crucial for...
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Aidan Farrish | June 28, 2023
What Is Letter 147c? A 147c letter is a document from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that officially requests confirmation of your organization’s
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Aidan Farrish | June 26, 2023
Increased mental health awareness is a big topic on everyone’s minds, but half of the population often gets left out of these conversations. Despite...
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Aidan Farrish | June 19, 2023
Have you ever seen someone sitting by the pool, laptop open, with a tropical drink in hand? If you haven’t, it’s only a matter of time.
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Aidan Farrish | June 14, 2023
There are many federal holidays, including Labor Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and more. Many...
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Katie Shpak | June 6, 2023
Some organizations renew health plans mid-year, which could cause worry among employees regarding their deductible timeline. There could be concern...
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Katie Shpak | May 30, 2023
If you’re running a business, especially one with employees, you’ve probably encountered the term CP 575 letter or CP 575 form. But what exactly is...
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Aidan Farrish | May 26, 2023
Veterans have it hard enough when they return home. Many experience life-changing injuries while in the armed forces, and it can be difficult to...
Continue ReadingAs an HR professional, situations involving gross misconduct can arise and demand immediate attention. But what exactly does gross misconduct mean,...
Continue ReadingIf your organization employs hourly workers, running payroll requires a detailed understanding of how PTO, seasonal holidays, and more factor into...
Continue ReadingPeople leave your organization for a variety of reasons.
Continue ReadingJob descriptions are the first time you communicate with your next amazing hire, so writing not just a good one, but a great one, is critical to...
Continue ReadingEnvision a time when you were applying for jobs. You’d browse Indeed, LinkedIn, company pages—you name it—for hours on end. It was monotonous and...
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Aidan Farrish | May 10, 2023
Remember that summer you spent filing records, taking meeting notes, and carefully gathering every bit of career advice you heard? Maybe you...
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Katie Shpak | May 4, 2023
We have all gone to work in a bad mood. Maybe you got into an argument with a spouse or significant other. Perhaps you were up all night with a sick...
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Will Miranne | May 3, 2023
Cross-training is the process of training employees in multiple business areas beyond their primary roles. Regardless of industry, cross-training...
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Will Miranne | May 1, 2023
Organizations must balance the number of employees they hire with the work that must be completed efficiently and at a reasonable cost. For this...
Continue ReadingEvery HR pro should familiarize themselves with accounts receivables.
Continue ReadingYour supervisor emails you, asking for an extra hand with an assignment. You respond that you are happy to help, but ask if you can send it over by...
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Will Miranne | April 28, 2023
Recognition in the workplace is a necessary aspect of a robust and healthy company culture. It impacts everything from employee productivity to...
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Aidan Farrish | April 26, 2023
Employers who care about retention should care about their PTO policy, too. Similarly, HR pros should regularly conduct a PTO audit to stay compliant...
Continue ReadingUPDATE: as of June 29th, 2023, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Groff, extending religious accommodations protections in the workplace. You...
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Katie Shpak | April 25, 2023
Another successful Weekdays with Bernie Conference in the books! Beginning in 2018, HRIS platform and company BerniePortal began hosting a...
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Will Miranne | April 11, 2023
The Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 proposes new changes to the overtime threshold. The bill seeks to improve pay inequality by allowing certain...
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Will Miranne | April 11, 2023
ChatGPT is an excellent tool that can serve many functions within an organization. Many employers have begun using AI for writing articles, creating...
Continue ReadingHR is tasked with a variety of responsibilities each day. It can be very demanding, and most professionals will lack the answers for every single...
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Will Miranne | March 31, 2023
Well-configured learning and development (L&D) strategies are critical for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who wish to stay ahead of the...
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Will Miranne | March 28, 2023
Recent years saw a rapid increase in workplace perk offerings. The goal was to entice employees back into the office and appeal to new candidates....
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Will Miranne | March 17, 2023
Levels documents play an important role in organizations' pay transparency efforts. They help determine the basis of job responsibilities, necessary...
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Will Miranne | March 15, 2023
Skip-level meetings are a nontraditional way for organizations to garner additional employee and managerial feedback. Meetings between employees and...
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Will Miranne | February 28, 2023
Layoffs can be tricky, but are organizations required to inform their employees before conducting them? This answer is reflected in the WARN Act. A...
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Aidan Farrish | February 21, 2023
Updated May 19, 2023: The EEOC has released technical documentation to assess the use of AI during recruitment in efforts to prevent discrimination.
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Will Miranne | February 15, 2023
Recent years have seen a sudden surge in AI tools—many of which offer the potential to significantly reduce the time needed for completing daily...
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Will Miranne | February 14, 2023
Several tax documents must be filed annually, while two specific forms are filed quarterly—Form 941 and Form 1040-ES. Tax forms can be complicated...
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Will Miranne | February 10, 2023
Healthcare in the United States can feel overwhelming and complex. Between deductibles, copays, and in-network providers, it can be difficult for...
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Aidan Farrish | January 30, 2023
What Is Onboarding and Why Does it Matter? Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into an organization, equipping them with the...
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Sara Loomis | January 30, 2023
As the cost of living continues to rise around the country, many employees—especially those caring for family members—are looking for ways to...
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Aidan Farrish | January 23, 2023
The looming recession has everyone looking for the best ways to survive the economic downturn. Usually, that means cutting jobs. With Microsoft...
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Sara Loomis | January 13, 2023
President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law on December 29, 2022 and goes into effect June 27, 2023. The PWFA prohibits...
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Will Miranne | January 11, 2023
To start the year, companies are after new ways to handle turnover, fill roles, and acquire skills. Quiet hiring might just be the answer. More and...
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Aidan Farrish | January 5, 2023
An HRIS can revolutionize your HR position, but what is an HRIS? A human resources information system, or HRIS, can simplify your most...
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Sara Loomis | December 26, 2022
Form W-4 is crucial to employee tax reporting and employer withholding. This form got a major overhaul from the IRS in 2020, but there are some...
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Will Miranne | December 22, 2022
While not legally required, PTO strategies are a vital component of organizational success. If a poor strategy is in place, organizations may find...
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Will Miranne | December 20, 2022
As workplaces strive to become more inclusive, the conversation around pronouns has taken center stage—and for good reason. Using the correct...
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Aidan Farrish | December 20, 2022
Each year, the IRS announces new maximum contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA). Use this HR communication template to prepare your...
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Will Miranne | December 15, 2022
**For an updated list, check out the Top 5 Free Courses to Boost Your HR Career in 2024. Employers and HR professionals can feel more prepared for...
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Will Miranne | December 8, 2022
From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2023.
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Aidan Farrish | December 7, 2022
As HR shifts focus toward the new year, it is crucial to prepare for important dates and compliance requirements. Similar to last year, 2024 will...
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Sara Loomis | November 30, 2022
Over the past three years, the world of work has changed forever. And that means the human resources industry has to change too. As HR pros continue...
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Aidan Farrish | November 29, 2022
The minimum wage is a federally mandated minimum that dictates how much employers can pay their employees per hour of labor. It is up to your...
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Aidan Farrish | November 14, 2022
Keeping current on Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be tricky—increasing penalties raise the stakes even higher for employers. In 2023, HR...
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Aidan Farrish | November 10, 2022
With inflation soaring, workers are struggling to keep up with rising consumer prices. Household price increases alone were at 13.5% in 2022—the...
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Sara Loomis | November 9, 2022
**See the 2024 updated numbers for IRS tax brackets, 401(k) contributions, and FSA contributions. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly...
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Aidan Farrish | November 2, 2022
While the most accepted practice is to avoid politics in the office, organizations can still encourage voting while remaining neutral by providing...
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Aidan Farrish | November 1, 2022
As the job market is filled with new faces, organizations are faced with the task of integrating inexperienced employees into a healthy and...
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Alexis Merrill | October 19, 2022
Growing a successful organization starts from the very top of the employee ladder and begins with the basics: internal feedback. Leadership teams’...
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Katie Shpak | October 13, 2022
As Q4 approaches its conclusion, it’s time to ramp up preparation efforts for the end of the year. From managing employee benefits deadlines to...
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Sara Loomis | September 28, 2022
Though high attrition rates can be debilitating, some employee turnover is a normal part of running an organization. Whether the employee is...
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Sara Loomis | September 19, 2022
If you’ve followed our open enrollment timeline, you may already be well into your preparations for open enrollment for 2023. But with the...
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Rebecca Ford | August 31, 2022
Open enrollment is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start preparing employee benefits packages. To save time and headaches, it’s best to...
Continue ReadingFirst, there was the global pandemic, then there was the Great Resignation, and now the latest concern affecting organizations is ‘Quiet Quitting.’...
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Will Miranne | August 25, 2022
Cybersecurity has become an integral concern of the modern business world. With technology growing at such a rapid pace, even small businesses are...
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Will Miranne | August 25, 2022
In this time of economic uncertainty, organizations are seeking ways to retain their employees. After all, improved retention can boost the chances...
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Sara Loomis | August 19, 2022
In today’s workplace, employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. They want to know that their employers value them, and they want to see a...
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Alexis Merrill | August 11, 2022
One responsibility that often falls on the shoulders of HR teams is ensuring your organization remains compliant. This can mean adhering to state,...
Continue ReadingWith the rate of inflation nearly doubling in the past year, the cost of living has gone up across the board. How can organizations remain...
Continue ReadingIn today’s tight job market, a big challenge for HR is attracting and acquiring new talent. Time and money are at stake, which is why utilizing the...
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