Top 10 HR Party of One Episodes

In 2020, BerniePortal launched its popular YouTube series and top HR podcast, HR Party of One, which focuses on the most pressing issues for HR teams and business leaders. We are excited to see its growth over the past few years, hitting over half a million views! 

 

For those of you who may not be familiar with HR Party of One, or perhaps are new viewers, we have curated 10 of our favorites below. 

 

If you enjoy HR Party of One, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and be on the lookout for new episodes on Thursday mornings, as well as shorter HR FAQ episodes that air on Tuesdays. 

 

 

Our Top 10 HR Party of One Episodes

1. How to Fill Out Form I-9 

Between Form 1095-C requirements, offer letters, and other withholding forms, employers must adhere to a variety of compliance regulations during the new hire and onboarding process. Among these vital rules is Form I-9, which helps employers verify a new worker’s employment eligibility.

 

2. Employee Retention Strategies for HR Teams to Use

Many organizations overlook retention—this episode covers seven expert retention strategies for HR professionals to use. 

3. Step-by-Step Instructions: Form W-4 

This episode breaks down how a W-4 form works, why it matters, and how HR can use an HRIS to master its compliance. 

4. Overtime Pay: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt

This episode clarifies the difference between exempt vs. non-exempt employees, as well as the benefits of having both. Additionally, learn about the “Five Stages of Overtime Grief” that come when having to restructure an organization, along with tips for transitioning to become compliant with the overtime law. 

5. Improve Your Onboarding Process

Learn how you can improve your employee onboarding process and how a great onboarding process can improve employee retention.

6. PTO FAQ: 10 Common Questions and Answers About Paid Time Off Policies

Here are 10 common questions and answers that HR professionals and employees might have about PTO. Learn how to make better use of the policy—and even keep employees on staff. 

7. HR's Guide to Payroll Certification

Payroll certification helps you grow your career and master crucial HR functions. Here’s how to become a Certified Payroll Professional.

8. Employee Handbooks: Why Most Are So Bad & How to Make Yours Better 

Most organizations get their employee handbooks totally wrong. They’re often filled with outdated compliance regulations and are not taken seriously. In fact, in some organizations they are openly ridiculed. In this episode of HR Party of One, we talk about how you can go beyond the employee handbook to something much better.

9. What Is Form 1095-C?

Here is a breakdown of what a 1095-C form is, its purpose, how to fill it out, and how to remain compliant in doing so. 

10. How to Conduct an HR Audit

In this episode, learn about some of the biggest HR and compliance failures and how to avoid similar mistakes through the power of auditing. There are various types of audits a company can utilize to both ensure compliance and streamline operations.

Additional HR Resources

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

• BernieU—free online HR courses, approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
• Resource Library—tools, templates, and checklists on an extensive list of HR topics
• BerniePortal Blog—a one-stop shop for HR industry news
• HR Glossary—featuring the most common HR terms, acronyms, and compliance
• HR Party of One—our popular YouTube series and podcast, covering emerging HR trends and enduring HR topics 
• HR Party of One Community—your best HR forum for asking questions, sharing experiences, and connecting with other HR professionals.