BerniePortal

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as recruitment , retention , or performance management —it should be a priority to comply with laws governing benefits administration. HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 16, 2022

With open enrollment right around the corner, your organization needs to nail down the details of its benefits offerings now. In this article, you’ll learn what benefits are trending for 2023, what most employees are offering, and how your benefits package can help set you apart as a great place to work.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A family member falling ill can be taxing on an employee stepping in to provide caregiving duties. As an organization, supporting your employees in and out of the workplace is crucial. Whether they are providing help from a distance or supporting a loved one nearby, family care can be time-consuming and emotionally draining.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But if you can find the time for one more line item on your checklist this month, it's a great time to communicate benefits reminders to your employees. From FSA spending reminders to scheduling health checkups, the more you can help employees plan their benefits now, the less chaotic the end of the quarter will be.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 25, 2021

As renewal rates rise yet again, open enrollment is a great opportunity for small to mid-sized businesses to consider their employee benefits options , including self-insurance. The pandemic has challenged the status quo on seemingly every front, and employer-sponsored insurance is no exception.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 25, 2022

The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a fact sheet covering 2021 enforcement actions and monetary recoveries by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) , the agency responsible for enforcing ERISA regulations for qualified plans.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 3, 2021

It’s no secret that health, dental, and vision insurance plans remain the most popular employee benefit. Likewise, according to survey data from employment search engine Monster, employees consider health insurance to be the most important benefit when considering a job offer.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s no secret that employer-sponsored health plans, including dental and vision insurance, remain the most popular employee benefit. Likewise, according to survey data from employment search engine Monster, employees consider group health insurance to be the most important benefit when considering a job offer.

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BerniePortal

MAY 20, 2022

Voluntary benefits have recently become one of the more sought-after employee benefits offerings. The pandemic caused employees to re-evaluate their healthcare options, opening the door for employers to build more robust plans.

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BerniePortal

MAY 23, 2022

Read on to find out what employee benefits these seniors value most and how you can best prepare for the next generation of employees. There seems to be no shortage of work ethic among this graduating class, but the unique set of struggles brought on by the pandemic could follow them into the workplace.

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BerniePortal

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A health savings account is an excellent employee benefit to accompany a high-deductible health plan, and account-holders should be encouraged to take advantage of these tax-free funds. Of course, not all medical expenses are covered by an individual’s health insurance plan.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

For this reason it is crucial that you communicate effectively with your employees on what they need for smooth open enrollment periods. Of course this comes with knowing what tools and tricks will provide you the most benefit.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Employee Assistance Programs are a valuable benefit that, as stated above, can be necessary for certain employees to receive the help they need. They provide relief for employees who are in need of resources they do not currently have access to.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

When it comes to your employee benefits communications , how confident are you in providing your employees (and their dependents) with all of these legally-required notices in the time and manner in which the law specifies? Failure to comply with these directives can lead to costly penalties.

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BerniePortal

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

A 401(k) is a tax-free retirement savings account that many employers offer to employees as an employee benefit. These accounts allow employees to deposit pre-tax income into a savings account that can only be used once an employee has reached the age of retirement.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 21, 2019

The best way to attract quality candidates is to address three key factors: compensation, employee benefits and hiring regimen. This means that candidates can be more selective about the positions they take and employers must compete in order to capture quality candidates. So how exactly are employers supposed to compete?

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BerniePortal

JULY 2, 2020

Time and again, stellar employee benefits have proven to be a great tool for employers looking to boost recruitment and retention rates. With open enrollment fast approaching for many organizations, consider including these six popular benefits in your 2020 package.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BerniePortal and MetLife, leader in employee benefits, announced a new solution to enable small employers to offer broader benefits packages to employees.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From employee benefits deadlines, to compliance and legal changes, to creating your vision for next year, HR has a lot on their plates in the final quarter. With Q4 upon us, now is the time to ramp up preparation efforts for the end of the year.

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BerniePortal

AUGUST 30, 2022

From open enrollment for employee benefits to preparing for tax season—HR has a lot of plates to keep spinning. For many HR professionals, quarter four is the busiest time of year. To stay organized and get ahead of the rush, there are several 2022 ACA deadlines coming up early in 2023 that you’ll want to start preparing for soon.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 30, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : What does the benefits industry have in store for the coming year? While the pace of policy changes has slowed in recent years, the industry is as dynamic as ever.

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BerniePortal

MAY 29, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : It’s prospecting season for brokers — the slower time of year before open enrollment is a great opportunity to build your agency’s pipeline. It can be tempting to push networking and prospecting to the backburner, especially for established agencies or brokers.

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BerniePortal

MAY 22, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : These days, it’s not enough to compete on quotes for new business. Most agencies recognize that to stand out, brokers need to provide comprehensive advice on the scope of prospects’ HR responsibilities.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : If your agency has recently adopted a benefits and HR software platform, this will present an opportunity to provide an additional layer of customer support. Choosing an easy-to-use system with a good user experience is key, but change can always be somewhat challenging.

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BerniePortal

JULY 29, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : Parker Conrad is back and in a big way. Software luminaries gave him more than $500 million when he founded Zenefits to take the pain out of HR administration for small employers.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : Many brokers find themselves participating in speaking engagements during the summer months, or hosting an event for clients and prospects before the busy fall season.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 27, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : As self-insuring becomes a more viable option for small and midsized businesses, demand is growing for an online solution to address the hassle of health questionnaires. Those forms are traditionally distributed, completed and submitted totally on paper.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : The HR department plays a crucial role in making clients’ and prospects’ benefits decisions.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : The latest effort in the push for healthcare price transparency is a new federal requirement for hospitals to publish prices for charges for uninsured or out-of-network insured patients publicly on their websites. As of Jan.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

One idea that’s been gaining traction is offering student loan debt relief as part of an employee benefits package. As a result, employers have continued searching for creative strategies that will give them the edge when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. Read on to learn more.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : Very soon, all of the major insurance carriers will have an in-house pharmacy benefit manager, a trend that could reshape consumer access to prescription drugs and impact the negotiations between insurers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies.

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