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How to Prepare for Open Enrollment | BerniePortal

For most organizations in the United States, Q4 means juggling the end of the fiscal year, a swarm of holiday PTO requests, and deadlines for yearly goals—all while navigating your employees’ Open Enrollmentperiod. 
To keep ahead of the curve and stay organized during this chaotic season, read on for our foolproof Open Enrollment guide.

Who Do Employees Turn to for Career Advice?

Having trusted internal mentors for employees to turn to for career guidance can be an extremely valuable asset for businesses, particularly when it comes to long-term employee retention and succession planning. A recent report from Enhancy—based on survey data from 1000 respondents—sheds some light on where employees tend to turn when it comes to career […]
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What the Election Tells Us About How Employers Should Support Worker and Family Health

As we process the results of our election, half of the United States is feeling euphoric, and half is despondent.  We are a fractured nation – that much is clear. We all need to reflect on the circumstances that have brought us to this place. Employers have an opportunity and obligation to consider their role as stewards […]
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The New World of Work: Jobs You’ve Never Heard of, and the Skills Needed to Fill Them

If you’re unfamiliar with the work of carbon accountants, machine learning specialists, sustainability educators and manufacturing process engineers, you have plenty of company. And if “human skills” aren’t already required of your employees, you aren’t alone. But it’s time to get up to speed on both. A seismic shift in the proficiencies needed to fill […]
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Employee Engagement Low? Use Tailored Career Paths and Continuous Learning to Increase It

A recent survey by the consulting firm Gallagher shows that while 43% of companies support employees in developing career paths, only 19% focus on providing engaging and challenging work. The other 81 percent, according to the authors, are overlooking this critical component, noting that, “To boost engagement, companies can consider ways to challenge their employees […]
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Non-Skills Benefits of Employee Learning and Development

Hopefully, it’s evident that one of the primary reasons companies spend time and resources on learning and development is to develop and improve the skills of their workforces. While that may be the most obvious benefits of L&D programs, there are numerous ancillary benefits that are often overlooked. Engagement and Retention One of the biggest […]
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Red Flags in Employee Self-Evaluations

Employee self-evaluations are an essential part of the overall review process. Self-evaluations give employees a chance to toot their own horns and give their managers insights into how their direct reports see their own strengths and weaknesses.  But self-evaluations can also signal more subtle factors at play in the office. Here are a few red […]
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Empowering Working Parents: HR Strategies in Response to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parental Mental Health 

Racing to meet that work deadline, rushing across town to make it just in time for the big soccer game, and that important appointment still hasn’t been scheduled–it goes without saying that balancing the demands of being a working parent is difficult, and the toll on parents’ mental health is worsening.  The recent advisory from […]
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Adapting Legacy Industries to a New Workforce: The Role of Mentorship, DEI, and Cross-Collaboration 

In today’s evolving workforce, legacy industries like insurance face the challenge of balancing long-established practices with the demands of a younger, more diverse workforce. Balancing the needs of both groups is crucial to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment.   Companies can achieve this through a cross-collaborative culture that integrates mentorship and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
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Gen X Hesitant on Entering Retirement

It’s hard to believe that members of Generation X are getting close to retirement. But, it’s true! The oldest members of this cohort are nearing their 60s. Unfortunately, many Gen Xers are feeling financially insecure and unready to leave the workforce. It’s an understandably anxious situation. A person in their mid-sixties might live another 20 […]
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How to Write Job Descriptions That Appeal to Gen Z

A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger […]
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Faces of HR: Becky Wallace—A Force of Change in the Human Landscape

Becky Wallace, Head of People at LearnUpon, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating positive and impactful work environments. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Wallace has honed her skills in leadership, strategy, and employee development. Before joining LearnUpon, she held key roles at renowned companies like Yahoo […]
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Leveraging AI in HR

It sounds oxymoronic to talk about how human resources can find synergies with artificial intelligence. But that’s exactly what many cutting-edge HR teams have been doing, and there are plenty of insights to be gained by those who are a little late to jump on the AI bus. “Effective leadership is embracing technology through AI-driven […]
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Beyond Friends: EAP Lessons from Matthew Perry’s Legacy of Helping Others

As family and friends recently paid tribute to Matthew Perry on the one-year anniversary of his untimely passing, I considered honoring his memory with a throw-back post about one of my favorite Friends episodes. But the beloved sitcom star repeatedly made clear that he wanted to be remembered for far more than his work in […]
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The Power of Empathy in Leadership: Driving Innovation and Engagement

In a recent interview, Microsoft’s CEO emphasized a profound insight: empathy is the most significant source of innovation. This statement resonates deeply, positioning empathy not only as a human value but as a teachable skill essential for meeting people’s needs, fostering innovation, and engaging employees. Empathy, when combined with compassion, transcends simply recognizing emotion; it […]
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Employee Benefits Notice Requirements for 2024 | BerniePortal

HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as recruitment, retention, or performance management—compliance should be a priority. Otherwise, your organization’s bottom line could be eaten up by federal fines.
To simplify compliance, here’s what you need to know about benefits notice requirements for 2025.