Katie Shpak

Katie is the leader of the marketing team at BerniePortal. She oversees all content creation.
Katie Shpak
    Remain Compliant: Updates to Davis Bacon and Related Act Regulations
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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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    Probationary Period: Definition, Purpose, and Best Practices
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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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    What Are Direct Reports?
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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...

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    Role Ambiguity: How It Impacts Employee Retention and How to Avoid It
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | August 18, 2023

    What 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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    Should HR Provide Birthday Cakes for Employees?
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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...

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    Should Organizations Encourage Employees to Donate to Charity?
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | July 24, 2023

    It’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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    How to Calculate Overtime Pay: A Complete Guide
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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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    When Do Deductibles Reset?
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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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    What Is a CP-575 Letter and Do I Need One?
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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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    Gross Misconduct: Meaning, Examples, and How to Manage It
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | May 25, 2023

    As an HR professional, situations involving gross misconduct can arise and demand immediate attention. But what exactly does gross misconduct mean,...

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