BerniePortal HR Blog

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

    What Is Flexible Staffing and How Can It Benefit Your Organization?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 10, 2021

    Today’s workforce looks very different than it did just a few decades ago. Gone are the days when every worker was a full-time employee clocking in...

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    5 Books That Every HR Professional Should Read
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 6, 2021

    Staying on top of your HR skills and knowledge isn’t always easy when there’s a lot on your to-do list. However, taking the time to read books from...

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    Do Employers Have to Pay Employees for Onboarding?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 4, 2021

    Yes, employers must pay employees for onboarding. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), time spent on onboarding—including completing paperwork,...

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    How ACA Affordability Thresholds Impact Employer Health Plans
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 27, 2021

    Each year, the IRS issues a new affordability threshold that ACA-compliant organizations must meet for employee health plans. Find out how this...

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    2021 Dependent Care FSA Limit Increase Details
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 21, 2021

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 introduced multiple provisions to provide assistance to organizations and individuals who have been impacted by...

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    Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill Out Form W-4 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 20, 2021

    The 2021 version of Form W-4 may have been released in December 2020, but the tax return compliance document was completely overhauled the previous...

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    Job Rejection Email Templates and Tips for Employers
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 13, 2021

    Rejecting candidates is one of the more difficult tasks in the hiring process—especially when the applicant was a strong contender. Whether...

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    Job Offer Letters Made Easy: Template + Best Practices
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 9, 2021

    When bringing on a new team member, it’s common for hiring managers to first extend a verbal job offer over the phone. Once the candidate...

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    How Do You Interview Internal Job Candidates?
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | March 30, 2021

    A study conducted by Glassdoor revealed that employees who remain in the same role without a title change for extended periods are...

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