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HR Party of One is your human resources how-to. Featuring engaging discussions on the latest HR issues facing fast-growing small businesses and startups. Each episode provides captivating, actionable insights on topics including hiring, culture, technology, leadership, and more.

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HR Party of One is your human resources how-to. Featuring engaging discussions on the latest HR issues facing fast-growing small businesses and startups. Each episode provides captivating, actionable insights on topics including hiring, culture, technology, leadership, and more.

    Why Your Organization Needs Levels Documents

    Why Your Organization Needs Levels Documents

     Levels documents are HR’s secret weapon to ensure equity and transparency, and drive intentional skill development. Learn about them and consider utilizing them, so you can improve your workforce’s outlook for their career and mobility in your organization. 
     Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today! 
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    Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/

    BerniePortal: The all-in-one HRIS that makes building a business & managing its people easy. 
    http://bit.ly/2NEQ5Qb

    What is an HRIS?
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    BernieU is your free one-stop shop for compelling, convenient, and comprehensive HR training and courses that will keep you up-to-date on all things human resources. It is approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit hours. Enroll today!
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    ▬ Contents of this episode  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    00:00  What Is a Levels Document? 
    01:22  What’s Included in a Levels Document?
    05:34  Why Should HR Spearhead a Levels Document Project?


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    Why Should HR Be Involved in Compensation Strategy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDg_G--8RWM 

    Pay Transparency Laws in Each State 
    https://blog.bernieportal.com/what-states-have-pay-transparency-laws 

    Do Employees Want Pay Transparency? https://blog.bernieportal.com/employees-compensation-transparency-survey

    Top 5 Ways Pay Transparency Laws May Impact Your Organization https://youtu.be/pzYN03vCDVo  

    What Is the HR Hierarchy of Needs? 
    https://youtu.be/vzWMAuCLBJk 

    • 10 min
    5 Ways Pay Transparency Laws May Impact Your Organization

    5 Ways Pay Transparency Laws May Impact Your Organization

    As an HR party of one, you’ve likely already encountered questions about pay transparency. In this episode, we’ll cover what pay transparency is, the impact pay transparency will have, and what you can do to keep your organization ahead of the curve.
    Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today! 
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    Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/

    BerniePortal: The all-in-one HRIS that makes building a business & managing its people easy. 
    http://bit.ly/2NEQ5Qb

    What is an HRIS?
    https://bit.ly/what-is-an-hris

    BernieU is your free one-stop shop for compelling, convenient, and comprehensive HR training and courses that will keep you up-to-date on all things human resources. It is approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit hours. Enroll today!
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    Join the HR Party of One Community!
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    ▬ Contents of this Episode  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    00:00  Intro
    01:11  What Is Pay Transparency? 
    02:27  Pay Transparency = Equity (Eventually)
    04:03  What Pay Transparency Laws Will Impact
    09:22  Getting Ahead of the Curve
    10:53  Final Thoughts

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    What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?
    https://blog.bernieportal.com/what-states-have-pay-transparency-laws

    Why HR Should be Involved in Compensation Decisions
    https://youtu.be/HDg_G--8RWM

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    • 11 min
    Deductibles, Copay, Coinsurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums

    Deductibles, Copay, Coinsurance, and Out-of-Pocket Maximums

    This HR Party of One episode breaks down the difference between deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums—and, how you should defer questions about these benefits to your benefits broker.
     Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today! 
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    Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/

    BerniePortal: The all-in-one HRIS that makes building a business & managing its people easy. 
    http://bit.ly/2NEQ5Qb

    What is an HRIS?
    https://bit.ly/what-is-an-hris

    BernieU: Your free one-stop shop for compelling, convenient, and comprehensive HR training and courses that will keep you up-to-date on all things human resources.  Approved for SHRM & HRCI recertification credit hours. Enroll today!
    https://bernieu.bernieportal.com/

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    ▬ Contents of this episode  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    00:00  Intro
    00:31  What Is a Copay?
    01:00  What Is a Deductible?
    02:37  What Is Coinsurance? 
    03:10  What Are Out-of-Pocket Maximums?
    04:54  An Example Using the Terms
    06:42  Your Role as HR
    07:41  Final Thoughts


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    Benefits Administration Made Easy 
    https://www.bernieportal.com/benefits-administration/

    Guide to Providing Healthcare Benefits to Employees
    https://blog.bernieportal.com/guide-to-providing-healthcare-benefits-to-employees

    Avera: What’s the Difference Between Family and Individual Deductibles?
    https://www.avera.org/balance/health-insurance/whats-the-difference-between-family-and-individual-deductibles/


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    • 8 min
    To Act or Not to Act? When Should HR Say Something

    To Act or Not to Act? When Should HR Say Something

    What should an HR professional do when they learn offhand about things that could really hurt your organization? In this HR Party of One episode, we’ll cover what to do about things you didn’t mean to know.
     Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!
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    Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/

    BerniePortal: The all-in-one HRIS that makes building a business & managing its people easy. 
    http://bit.ly/2NEQ5Qb

    What is an HRIS?
    https://www.bernieportal.com/hris/

    BernieU: Your free one-stop shop for compelling, convenient, and comprehensive HR training and courses that will keep you up-to-date on all things human resources.  Approved for SHRM & HRCI recertification credit hours. Enroll today!
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    ▬ Contents of this episode  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    00:00  Intro
    01:04  Identifying What Knowledge Is & Isn’t Worth Acting On
    03:10  Round 1: High School Hijinks
    04:06  Round 2: Operation Vacation, and
    06:33  Round 3: Careless Whispers   
    08:40  Final Thoughts



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    Why You Shouldn't Categorize PTO Days
    https://youtu.be/Id_P8Iub798

    Feature Overview BerniePortal
    https://www.bernieportal.com/feature-overview/


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    • 9 min
    What Role Does HR Play in Offering Retirement Benefits?

    What Role Does HR Play in Offering Retirement Benefits?

    Did you know HR is often the plan administrator for their workforce’s retirement benefits? Let’s cover what that means for employers and how HR can strategize this part of their role to empower employees to plan for their future—without adding too much work onto HR’s plate. 
     Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!
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    Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/

    BerniePortal: The all-in-one HRIS that makes building a business & managing its people easy. 
    http://bit.ly/2NEQ5Qb

    What is an HRIS?
    https://www.bernieportal.com/hris/

    BernieU: Your free one-stop shop for compelling, convenient, and comprehensive HR training and courses that will keep you up-to-date on all things human resources.  Approved for SHRM & HRCI recertification credit hours. Enroll today!
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    ▬ Contents of this Episode  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    00:00  Intro
    01:08  The Two Types of Plans SMBs Should Use 
    01:56  Simple IRAs
    02:35  Why 401(k)s Are Your Best Option
    04:44  Hardship Withdrawals
    07:44  Retirement Benefits Platforms - What to Expect
    09:54  HR’s Role in Streamlining Benefits
    11:21  Final Thoughts

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    SECURE 2.0 Mandates Automatic Enrollment in 401(k)s & 403(b)s
    https://blog.bernieportal.com/secure-2.0-mandates-automatic-enrollment-retirement-plans

    401(k) & FSA Contribution Limits
    https://blog.bernieportal.com/tax-brackets-401k-contributions-fsa-limits

    HR Hierarchy of Needs
    https://youtu.be/vzWMAuCLBJk

    4 Things HR is Not
    https://youtu.be/FyQ32TMHJIo

    Benefits Administration with BerniePortal
    https://www.bernieportal.com/benefits-administration/

    How to Boost Pay Equity Efforts in Your Organization
    https://blog.bernieportal.com/boost-pay-equity-efforts


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    • 12 min
    Do You Need a Relationship Policy?

    Do You Need a Relationship Policy?

    While there very well may be consequences if employees start to date, there can also be consequences if employees are forbidden from dating. In this episode, we’ll cover why you should have a relationship policy, what it should say, and how to create one.
    Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!
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    Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/

    BerniePortal: The all-in-one HRIS that makes building a business & managing its people easy. 
    http://bit.ly/2NEQ5Qb

    What is an HRIS?
    https://www.bernieportal.com/hris/

    BernieU: Your free one-stop shop for compelling, convenient, and comprehensive HR training and courses that will keep you up-to-date on all things human resources.  Approved for SHRM & HRCI recertification credit hours. Enroll today!
    https://www.bernieportal.com/bernieu/

    Join the HR Party of One Community!
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    ▬ Contents of this episode  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

    00:00  Intro
    02:28  Should You Have a Relationship Policy?
    04:08  What Should A Relationship Policy Include?
    07:09  Including Unacceptable Workplace Behaviors
    07:47  How to Create a Workplace Relationship Policy
    10:12  Final Thoughts

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    How to Create a Culture Guide
    https://youtu.be/Jds7C5pDQM8

    Compliance Management with BerniePortal
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    • 10 min

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This show hits on a lot of relevant HR topics so I’ve enjoyed listening to it. The host is great and seem very knowledgeable.

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