BerniePortal HR Blog

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

    What Are Quarterly Tax Forms 941 and 1040-ES?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 14, 2023

    Several tax documents must be filed annually, while two specific forms are filed quarterly—Form 941 and Form 1040-ES. Tax forms can be complicated...

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    What Are the Different Healthcare Options for SMBs?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 10, 2023

    Healthcare in the United States can feel overwhelming and complex. Between deductibles, copays, and in-network providers, it can be difficult for...

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    Onboarding Best Practices: A Comprehensive Checklist and Process Guide
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 30, 2023

    What Is Onboarding and Why Does it Matter? Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into an organization, equipping them with the...

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    What Is a Dependent Care FSA and How Does It Work?
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | January 30, 2023

    As the cost of living continues to rise around the country, many employees—especially those caring for family members—are looking for ways to...

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    Why “Redeploying” Your People Beats Layoffs
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 23, 2023

    The looming recession has everyone looking for the best ways to survive the economic downturn. Usually, that means cutting jobs. With Microsoft...

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    What Is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)?
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | January 13, 2023

    President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law on December 29, 2022 and goes into effect June 27, 2023. The PWFA prohibits...

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    Quiet Hiring Is on the Rise—What Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | January 11, 2023

    To start the year, companies are after new ways to handle turnover, fill roles, and acquire skills. Quiet hiring might just be the answer. More and...

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    How to Choose an HRIS in 5 Steps
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 5, 2023

    An HRIS can revolutionize your HR position, but what is an HRIS? A human resources information system, or HRIS, can simplify your most...

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    How to Fill Out Form W-4 in 2023
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | December 26, 2022

    Form W-4 is crucial to employee tax reporting and employer withholding. This form got a major overhaul from the IRS in 2020, but there are some...

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    Key PTO Strategies: Rollover, Blackout Dates, and Block Leave
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 22, 2022

    While not legally required, PTO strategies are a vital component of organizational success. If a poor strategy is in place, organizations may find...

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