BerniePortal HR Blog

Emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment and retention—everything you need to keep your organization running smoothly.

    Are 'Workcations' Harming Your Organization?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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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    Is Time Off for Federal Holidays Legally Required?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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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    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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    7 Reasons You Should Hire Veterans
    Picture of Aidan Farrish 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...

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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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    Time and a Half Calculations, With Examples
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | May 24, 2023

    If your organization employs hourly workers, running payroll requires a detailed understanding of how PTO, seasonal holidays, and more factor into...

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    How to Terminate an Employee Voluntarily and Involuntarily
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | May 22, 2023

    People leave your organization for a variety of reasons.

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    How to Write a Job Description To Attract Top Talent
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | May 18, 2023

    Job 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...

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    What Is a Recruitment Video and Why Should You Have One?
    Picture of Katie Shpak 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...

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