HR Party of One

Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today! https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-employer-demo-hrpo1/ Teams in search of COVID-19 symptom screening apps may not know where to begin or what features they’re looking for. In this episode, host Ryan McCostlin reviews popular screener solutions and discusses how to communicate new screening-related polic...

Families are struggling to balance work with teaching and raising children during shelter-in-place orders. In this episode, we discuss what HR can do to help parents on remote teams as schools reopen and childcare centers struggle to return to normal operations. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-e...

How do you talk to employees about off-hours travel when there’s a pandemic? In this episode, we cover an employer’s responsibilities during COVID-19, what government agencies tell us about limiting employee travel, and other ways HR teams can keep workers safe. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-e...

Remote work can be tough on teams. In this episode, we cover the struggles HR professionals face with engagement, the productivity tracking platforms that can solve these issues, and how to communicate updates to your team. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-employer-demo-hrpo1/ Find us at https://...

Rehiring employees laid off during COVID-19 is a bit more complicated than simply hiring someone new. In this episode, we provide an overview of legal considerations and how to communicate a rehire offer. He also reviews the documentation HR will need when rehiring and onboarding workers. Plus we cover the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) implications when rehiring employees and what the Paycheck...

In this episode, we’re focusing on benefits and how HR can elevate its role when selecting, administering, and managing those offerings. We review the history of parental leave in the United States, break down the spectrum of parental leave policy options available to small employers, and share how HR parties of one should announce changes to their parental leave policy. Payroll + HR + Benefits in...

Open enrollment season is coming! In this episode, we discuss how to agree on an Open Enrollment timeline with your benefits broker, effectively communicating benefit options to your team effectively, and how to get the most out of your benefits administration system. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/berniepo...

Does the Supreme Court’s LGBTQ+ ruling mean that you need to ask all of your employees to put their preferred pronouns in their email signatures? In this episode, we recap what the Supreme Court’s LGBTQ+ ruling means for HR parties of one. We also go over how to handle LGBTQ+ specific harassment/discrimination scenarios HR might run into and covers the steps HR should take moving forward to ensure...

In this episode we break down how to tell your employees they have to return to work. We cover what steps HR needs to take when making the return to work announcement, HR’s role in reviewing exemptions, and how to deal with employees who don’t want to return. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-empl...

Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today! https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-employer-demo-hrpo1/ In this episode we talk about how to recruit new college graduates and provides tips on what HR parties of one can do to ensure their organization is positioned as an attractive option for new grads joining the workforce. Find us at https://www.bern...

In this episode host Ryan McCostlin covers the necessary steps HR parties of one need to take to ensure their employees’ safety as they return to the office. He provides important information, resources and tips for making the transition back from working remotely smooth and safe. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today! https://offer.bernieportal.com/b...

In this episode host Ryan McCostlin talks with Clayton Klutts, co-owner and HR party of one at Renaissance Therapy Group, about the challenges faced by small businesses adapting to COVID-19 and how Clayton has found success. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-employer-demo-hrpo1/ Find us at https:/...

In this episode we cover why SMART goals are important and how SMART goals work. We also provide examples of SMART goals and how HR parties of one can use SMART goals to provide a framework for the milestones they want to achieve. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-employer-demo-hrpo1/ Find us at h...

In this episode, we discuss how utilizing a robust human resource information system (HRIS) like BerniePortal allows you to recruit, hire, manage, and retain Millennial employees—all while demonstrating your company’s values and culture. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-employer-demo-hrpo1/ Find...

In this episode, host Ryan McCostlin is joined by BerniePortal Founder and CEO Alex Tolbert and BerniePortal head of marketing Sarah Weinstein to discuss hiring and onboarding while working remotely. They share their experiences in hiring and onboarding employees remotely and provide tips on how HR parties of one can hire and onboard while social distancing. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-on...

In this episode, we discuss the different strategies for working from home with children in the house. We cover three different techniques parents working from home utilize to achieve a work-from-home balance. He also shares tips from working parents on the BerniePortal staff. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com...

In this episode, we cover details of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and what it means for employers. Including emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19-related issues like self-quarantine and caring for dependents. We also answer some of employers' most common and frequently asked questions about employee leave during the coronavirus pandemic. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one so...

In this episode, we talk about long-term tips for working remotely. Cover the importance of planning ahead for your employees to return to work and communicating news to employees. Along with steps to take to save employees and the company time and money; and what tools employers should be looking at to work remotely for extended periods. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request...

In this episode, we discuss layoffs due to COVID-19. Cover tips HR parties of one can use to protect their company and ensure a smooth transition for affected employees. Topics include checking with your state’s regulations concerning layoffs, complying with the WARN Act, and providing proper documentation and resources for employees facing unemployment. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one so...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of providing mental health services during this difficult time and how an employee assistance program (EAP) can help. We cover the benefits of employee assistance programs and what HR parties of one can do to make sure their company is taking full advantage of their EAP. Find us at https://www.bernieportal.com/hr-party-of-one/ BerniePortal: The all-in-one...

In this episode, we address companies facing cash flow problems and are finding it difficult to pay employees. We go over the three options of pay cuts vs. furloughs vs. layoffs and break down the steps to implementing a fair pay cut that HR and companies can utilize to make payroll for the foreseeable future. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!&nb...

In this episode host Ryan McCostlin talks with team members Taylor Dennis, Brian Tolbert, and Sarah Weinstein about working remotely and the benefits of conducting daily stand-up meetings. They cover how daily stand-up meetings help improve the company culture and share some of the hidden benefits of these meetings. They also discuss new ideas to incorporate into the daily team meetings to keep th...

In this episode, we cover the best video conferencing tips for working from home. Including what video conferencing tools are available (Skype vs. Zoom vs Google Meet), how to light your room for video conferencing and what not to do on a video conference call. Payroll + HR + Benefits in an all-in-one solution. Request a BerniePortal demo today!  https://offer.bernieportal.com/bernieportal-em...

In this episode, we discuss the new norms in working remotely that allow companies to live their culture despite not sharing the same physical space. This includes improving relationships within the company with "shelter-in-place buddies'', daily team stand-up meetings, weekly all-hands meetings, increasing the emphasis on assuming good intent, and going the extra mile to help new hires acclimate...

In this episode, we give you insight into how your business can take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program included in the CARES Act. This program allows employers with fewer than 500 employees to be eligible for up ten million dollars, some or all of which could be potentially forgiven. In other words, free money from the government to maintain payroll and avoid layoffs during this difficu...