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Sarah Brinton

Sarah Brinton is an Organization Success Team Member for BerniePortal and BerniePortal's sister company, Bernard Health. She has worked as an HR professional for four years and is responsible for assisting in keeping BerniePortal and Bernard Health going and growing.
Best Hiring Practices for Small Businesses
By Sarah Brinton on September 23, 2021 | 2 min read time

Why do so many small businesses struggle to find the right people? Part of the reason is pretty simple: they don’t know how to recruit the right way....

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HR Certification Online Programs: Best Free Courses
By Sarah Brinton on September 16, 2021 | 2 min read time

The human resources industry is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of human resources specialists is projected to...

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What is a Qualifying Life Event? Explained and Best Practices
By Sarah Brinton on September 9, 2021 | 2 min read time

Do your employees know what they have to do when they experience a qualifying life event? Do your employees even know what a qualifying life event...

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How HR Can Make Better Decisions on the Job
By Sarah Brinton on September 2, 2021 | 2 min read time

When was the last time you had to make a snap decision without input from leadership? What was the decision you made? Did it upset the employee or...

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Face-to-Face Interview Tips: How to Prepare and What to Ask
By Sarah Brinton on August 26, 2021 | 2 min read time

Finding the right person for the right role is never easy. But, when organizations have clearly defined interview processes, hiring managers can make...

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Employee Benefit Announcements to Consider Before Open Enrollment 2021
By Sarah Brinton on August 20, 2021 | 2 min read time

When was the last time you communicated anything about benefits to your employees? Believe it or not, how an organization's employees use their...

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Current Overtime Salary Threshold Best Practices for Employers
By Sarah Brinton on August 12, 2021 | 2 min read time

The overtime salary threshold is in the news again. This time, there may be new changes on the way. But, when was the last time your team reviewed OT...

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2022 HSA Contribution Limits You Need to Know
By Sarah Brinton on August 5, 2021 | 2 min read time

Each year, the IRS issues updates to certain limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). In this episode of ...

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How to Conduct a Good Phone Screen Interview Guide
By Sarah Brinton on July 29, 2021 | 2 min read time

Every effective hiring process includes phone interviews with job candidates, but do your managers know how to conduct phone interviews? Do you? In...

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Q&A: 10 Common Questions and Answers About Paid Time Off
By Sarah Brinton on July 22, 2021 | 2 min read time

Do you want to keep employees on staff long term? Take a look at your paid time off (PTO). In a past episode of HR Party of One—BerniePortal's...

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