BerniePortal HR Blog

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

    Winter Weather FAQs—From Preparation to Compliance
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | December 30, 2022

    The holiday season—with its gingerbread and gifts and cozy family gatherings—is behind us. But we still have to get through the rest of winter. And...

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    7 Ways to Help Employees Overcome Setbacks
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 28, 2022

    Failure can be difficult for employees and employers. Employers may be frustrated by setbacks and dropping metrics, while employees may find...

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    The Value of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in 2023
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 28, 2022

    Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the basis for empathy, allowing leaders to connect more easily with employees, solve conflicts, maintain harmonious...

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    How to Design Your EX plans in 2023
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 28, 2022

    Employee experience is a vital element of organizational success. It encompasses culture, productivity, and even retention efforts. Employers must...

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    Top 3 Annual Updates for Your Culture Guide or Employee Handbook
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | December 27, 2022

    Your organization’s Culture Guide plays a key role in helping the company run smoothly. It goes beyond the scope of an employee handbook by covering...

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    5 Actionable Steps to Start 2023 Off Right
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 27, 2022

    In 2023, HR is preparing for another year of excellence. You can start on the right foot by evaluating your practices and policies to ensure they...

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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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    HR Guide: Effectively Manage Leaves of Absence
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 22, 2022

    Leaves of absence (LOAs) are an integral part of the responsibilities of HR. Employees are entitled to LOAs regardless of organizational policies...

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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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    Do HSA Funds Expire?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | December 20, 2022

    As employees look ahead to the coming months, many will start to plan out the rest of their health savings account (HSA) and flexible savings account...

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