by Stephanie Fortune | Aug 19, 2025 | Business, Commercial Insurance, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Proposals, Workers Compensation, Workplace
Scaling a company doesn’t always need to be loud. In a world where every new hire triggers LinkedIn updates, headcount milestones, and investor scrutiny, some founders are choosing a more strategic path: quiet scaling. This means growing operations, expanding teams,...
by Stephanie Fortune | Aug 13, 2025 | Business, Employment, Federal Tax Deadlines, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Proposals, Workplace
In 2025, HR is at a crossroads. On one hand, artificial intelligence is powering a new generation of tools promising faster recruitment, automated onboarding, instant performance reviews, and real-time employee sentiment analysis. On the other hand, Professional...
by Stephanie Fortune | Aug 5, 2025 | Business, Commercial Insurance, Employee, Employment, Federal Tax Deadlines, PEO, Workers Compensation
The modern workplace has changed—but the average HR tech stack hasn’t caught up. Many small to mid-sized companies are still juggling separate tools for payroll, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and performance management. But for lean, growth-focused companies,...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 24, 2025 | business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Employee, Employment, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Workers Compensation
Many small business owners think of payroll as a back-office task—just cutting checks and sending pay slips. But payroll isn’t just about payment; it’s a compliance-heavy process with real legal consequences. In 2025, regulatory bodies will crack down on payroll...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 17, 2025 | business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Employment, Payroll, PEO, Proposals, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation, Workplace
It is alarming how business owners believe they can “grow into” needing HR. But in 2025, that mindset is costing startups and SMEs real money. HR isn’t about building corporate bureaucracy—it’s about protecting your people, your time, and your business from...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 10, 2025 | Business, compliance, Employee, Employment, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing
Because no policy is still a policy… and it might cost you more than you think. When startups scale, speed often becomes a double-edged sword. You boarded fast. Filled in gaps. Trust your gut. Hope for the best. But now the honeymoon phase is over. A...