Katie Shpak

Adding a Newborn to Your Insurance Coverage

Katie Shpak | June 27, 2023

While having a new baby brings so much joy to parents, it can also bring some stressors! Ensuring that their baby is covered under health insurance...

Top 10 HR Party of One Episodes

Katie Shpak | June 23, 2023

In 2020, BerniePortal launched its popular YouTube series and top HR podcast, HR Party of One, which focuses on the most pressing issues for HR teams...

When Do Deductibles Reset?

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...

What Is a CP-575 Letter and Do I Need One?

Katie Shpak | May 30, 2023

What is a CP-575 Letter? A CP-575 is a notice received via mail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that confirms an Employer Identification...

Gross Misconduct: What It Is and How to Manage It

Katie Shpak | May 25, 2023

As a pro in the HR world, a situation may arise where the question of gross misconduct comes into play. How do you handle it? Does the employee get...

What Is a Recruitment Video and Why Should You Have One?

Katie Shpak | May 10, 2023

Envision 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...

How to Handle Anger in the Workplace

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...

Your Tone in Emails Can Leave Colleagues Feeling Anxious

Katie Shpak | May 1, 2023

Your 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...

Highlights From Weekdays With Bernie 2023

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...

Adding a Newborn to Your Insurance Coverage

Katie Shpak | June 23, 2021

As an HR professional, you've probably fielded questions from new or upcoming parents about health insurance for their babies. Or, if you're new to...