Sara Loomis

Sara is an aPHR-certified writer on the marketing team at BerniePortal. She writes about HR, healthcare, and benefits.
Sara Loomis
    Company Holiday Events: Last-Minute Planning Cheat Sheet
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | November 22, 2022

    A quick Google search of holiday party planning tips will tell you everyone’s biggest piece of advice: start planning early. Organizing a companywide...

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    When Is the Best Time to Switch Payroll Providers?
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | November 16, 2022

    For small to midsize businesses, payroll can be not only the biggest part of the budget, but also a daunting responsibility for HR. Staying compliant...

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    IRS Roundup: 2023 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits
    Picture of Sara Loomis 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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    HR Guide to Glassdoor’s New DE&I Filter—and More
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | November 4, 2022

    Although the red-hot hiring market is beginning to cool—a little—most organizations are still working hard to attract and retain top talent. And...

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    Compliance Update: EEOC Revises Mandatory Workplace Poster
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | October 28, 2022

    In an official press release, the EEOC announced a new workplace poster that covered employers must display prominently in the workplace. That means...

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    IRS Affordability Rule Changes for Families: What HR Should Know
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | October 19, 2022

    In addition to open enrollment and year-end housekeeping, Q4 often comes with the added stress of interpreting legislation that will take effect in...

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    HR’s End-of-Year Checklist: How to Finish Q4 on the Right Foot
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | October 13, 2022

    With Q4 upon us, now is the time to ramp up preparation efforts for the end of the year. From employee benefits deadlines, to compliance and legal...

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    How to Mobilize Power Skills to Future-Proof Your Organization
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | October 11, 2022

    As technology continues to accelerate and we settle into the new world of work post-COVID, organizations are asking big questions about what factors...

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    Q4 Employee Benefits Reminders: HR’s Last Chance to Beat the Rush
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | October 6, 2022

    Q4 is upon us, and it’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for HR professionals. With so many tasks on your list this quarter, it can be hard...

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    Unpaid Internships Under Fire from DEI Advocates: What HR Should Know
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | October 5, 2022

    This fall, new White House interns will get something none of their predecessors got—a paycheck. Under the new policy, the White House internship...

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