by Stephanie Fortune | Feb 10, 2026 | Business, Commercial Insurance, Employee
A Small Business Story A few years ago, Jenna opened a small landscaping business with three employees. Early on, one of her crew slipped on a wet surface and suffered a sprained ankle. What should have been a manageable workers’ compensation claim turned into a...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jan 20, 2026 | Business, Commercial Insurance, Employee, Employment, Human Resources, Payroll, PEO, Workplace
Introduction There is a moment almost every founder experience, though few talk about it openly. It is not dramatic. It does not happen in meetings. It rarely comes with a clear warning. It is the moment HR stops...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jan 6, 2026 | Business, Employee, Human Resources
Introduction Most business owners do not plan to switch to a PEO. They arrive at the decision gradually, often after months of friction, stress, and uncertainty around HR, payroll, compliance, or insurance. The question is not if a growing...
by Stephanie Fortune | Nov 25, 2025 | Business, compliance, Employee, Employment, Human Resources, Payroll, PEO, Workplace
Workers’ Comp Fraud Prevention Through HR Analytics and Employee Engagement Introduction Workers’ compensation exists to protect employees when they are injured at work. Most claims are honest, and most employees want to recover and return as soon as they...
by Stephanie Fortune | Nov 18, 2025 | Business, Commercial Insurance, Employee, Federal Tax Deadlines, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Workers Compensation
Introduction Workers’ compensation has always been reactive. A claim happens after someone gets hurt, and then the process begins. Medical costs, time off, paperwork, and insurance reviews all come after the injury. But a quiet shift is happening in how...
by Stephanie Fortune | Nov 11, 2025 | Business, business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Employee, Employment, Federal Tax Deadlines, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Workplace
Introduction For many business owners, workers’ compensation feels like a cost that keeps climbing without a clear reason. Even companies with strong safety records and consistent payrolls can find themselves paying more each year. Rising premiums are not...
