When Marvel Studios announced it was moving major film productions out of Georgia, the headlines focused on cost savings, tax incentives, and global expansion. But will they regret their decision? On paper, it makes perfect sense: lower labor costs abroad, attractive U.K. tax breaks, and fewer...
Health care costs, and consequently employee benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years, and they’re not slowing down. Mercer projects that the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 6.5% on average in 2026, which is the...
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) thrive on compliance. But even seasoned providers stumble on common errors. Here are the five most frequent—and costly—compliance pitfalls: • Worker Misclassification (The Big One): Treating employees as independent contractors or mislabeling exempt vs. non-exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government shut down after congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement on a short- term funding deal. During the shutdown, government agencies must cease all but their most critical functions. This paves the way for hundreds of thousands...
Job abandonment generally occurs when an employee fails to report to work for an extended period without notice to an employer. Job abandonment can lead to significant workplace disruptions and pose unique challenges to employers, including staffing and scheduling challenges, decreased morale and productivity, and...
Operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are top priorities for organizations, and many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to support these goals. AI chatbots can perform a range of tasks, including handling customer service inquiries and troubleshooting technical issues, while delivering key benefits such...
Construction projects involving trench and excavation operations present life-threatening risks to employees. Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA has issued a trade release urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to protect workers from trenching and excavation hazards. With 11...
While not an official medical diagnosis, “tech neck” has become a familiar phrase in today’s workplace. As smartphones, laptops and tablets have become everyday tools, people spend more time hunched over screens. The result is a growing number of individuals who spend hours per day...
In today’s increasingly litigious and regulated business environment, management liability insurance is a critical financial safeguard for organizations and their leadership teams. Whether public, private or nonprofit, all organizations face potential management liability risks, including allegations of mismanagement, shareholder scrutiny and employment-related claims. Fortunately, management...
Americans are feeling the pinch of rising prices in everything from groceries to automobiles. However, a review of 125 years of U.S. inflation history shows that the worst inflation was endured between 1917 and 1918. To put things in perspective, here’s a big picture overview...