How to Support HR and Prevent Turnover with BerniePortal

HR teams keep an organization going and growing. However, with the COVID-19 Pandemic creating new challenges, HR teams have more on their plates than ever. As a result, HR is experiencing an increase in burnout and turnover. But how can you support HR and keep them from leaving your organization? 

Refresher: What is the Great Resignation?

The “Great Resignation” is a term coined by Professor Anthony Klotz, an organizational psychologist at Texas A&M University, to describe the ongoing labor trend of record-breaking monthly resignation rates in the US economy. 

Beginning in early 2021, the BLS has reported an all-time high “quit rate” for five different months of the year—March, April, August, September, and November—with near-records for the months in between. To look at it another way, there have been over 4 million resignations every month since July.

Since May, the “Great Resignation” has been making headlines, with reports mostly crediting COVID and compensation for the volatile labor market. According to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the compensation narrative is a compelling one for employers, many of whom are responding by raising base pay and improving benefits in 2022. 

With increased turnover comes increased recruitment efforts. Companies are feeling the pressure to fill empty spots on teams, and build a positive company culture to retain employees once they have them.

The Problem: HR Teams Are Feeling Burnout

An All Voices survey of 400 HR professionals found that 48% of HR leaders have seen 30% of their staff leave in the past year. In addition, 65% of leaders have seen increased employee requests – from salary increases and stipends to bonuses and more robust benefit offerings. Clearly, HR teams are feeling the added pressure to keep their organization afloat while facing the challenges of a post-pandemic workforce.

With more responsibility often comes more risk of burnout. 53% of HR leaders stated they feel burned out in their role and 48% are currently looking for a new job. In addition, 62.6% of respondents have been with their organization for more than two years. Organizations should pay attention to these numbers as the loss of a veteran HR employee may be costly and difficult to navigate.

The Solution: Streamline HR Functions With BerniePortal

If your organization is experiencing higher turnover within the HR department, it’s essential to start looking internally for a solution. HR teams are typically involved in many aspects of an organization’s operations – from recruiting new talent and benefits administration to onboarding employees and PTO tracking. It goes without saying, HR teams are a valuable part of any organization.

BerniePortal is an all-in-one human resources information system (HRIS) designed to take a load off HR’s plate. The easy-to-use digital hub automates and streamlines everyday administrative HR tasks while also empowering employees with self-service features, giving HR more time in their day. The result? Less burnout. 

While It’s intuitive and straightforward, don’t be fooled—BerniePortal is a powerful tool that can help HR’s everyday load feel lighter. Start supporting your HR team today by scheduling a demo of BerniePortal.

Additional Resources

You can stay informed, educated, and up-to-date with important HR topics using BerniePortal’s comprehensive resources:

• BerniePortal Blog—a one-stop-shop for HR industry news
• HR Glossary—featuring the most common HR terms, acronyms, and compliance
• HR Guides—essential pillars, covering an extensive list of comprehensive HR topics
• BernieU—free online HR courses, approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit
• HR Party of One—our popular YouTube series and podcast, covering emerging HR trends and enduring HR topics