by Stephanie Fortune | Oct 29, 2025 | business strategy, Commercial Insurance, Employment, Human Resources, Payroll, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation, Workplace
Introduction The Professional Employer Organization (PEO) model was once viewed purely as a compliance safeguard. Its primary role was to manage payroll, tax fisasw36lings, benefits, and employment laws for companies seeking administrative relief. However, the...
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...