by Stephanie Fortune | Jul 1, 2025 | Business, compliance, Employee, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Payroll, PEO
As the PEO industry evolves through complex compliance requirements, diverse pricing structures, and tailored services, businesses face increasing risk when selecting a provider on their own. Over the past year, companies have turned to PEO brokers more frequently to...
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 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...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jun 3, 2025 | Business, business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Coronavirus, Employee, Employment, Human Resources Outsourcing, Payroll, PEO, Workplace
There’s no siren. No Slack ping. No dramatic exit. Just a resignation letter. But two weeks later, there’s an email from their attorney. What started as a simple departure has spiraled into a legal complaint—and now you’re questioning every policy, every payroll...
by Stephanie Fortune | May 27, 2025 | Business, business strategy, Commercial Insurance, compliance, Coronavirus, Employee, Employment, Federal Tax Deadlines, Human Resources, Human Resources Outsourcing, Open Enrollment, Payroll, Workers Compensation, Workplace
Because sometimes, the biggest profits come from what you didn’t lose. You won’t see it at first glance. There’s no flashing red alert. No urgent Slack message. No budget meeting meltdown. Just a quiet, consistent drain happening behind the scenes of...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jan 21, 2025 | Business, Human Resources
Are you looking forward to new opportunities that can potentially redefine the role of HR? As we approach 2025, small businesses are already facing lots of challenges that aren’t futuristic anymore and need to be addressed immediately. Therefore, it is better the...