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 | Jul 29, 2025 | Business, business strategy, compliance, Employee, PEO
There’s a point in adulting where you realize doing everything by yourself isn’t sustainable. Not because you’re lazy, but because you’re stretched. You’re chasing invoices, filing taxes, negotiating health plans, trying to understand labour law fine print, and...
by Stephanie Fortune | Jul 8, 2025 | Business, Employee, Open Enrollment, Payroll, PEO, Proposals, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
Selecting a PEO can be a game-changer for businesses, but choosing one without broker expertise often leads to significant financial and operational missteps. Here are five common errors companies make—and how a PEO broker helps you avoid them. Overpaying Due to...
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 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...