by Stephanie Fortune | Aug 26, 2025 | Business, Employee, Employment, Payroll, PEO, Workers Compensation, Workplace
Most companies sign with a PEO to reduce HR burden, stay compliant, and offer competitive benefits. But what many don’t realize is that a PEO agreement can do far more than just manage payroll or file taxes. Behind the boilerplate contract lies a series of...
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 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 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 | 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...
