Small businesses often face an uphill battle when it comes to retaining employees. Limited budgets, lean teams and fewer advancement opportunities can make it difficult to compete with larger companies. However, better engagement is one of the most cost-effective and impactful ways to improve employee...
As businesses adapt to post-pandemic realities, regulatory shifts, and workforce evolution, the demand for PEOs is undergoing major transformations. Industries, once reliant on traditional HR models, are now turning to PEOs to manage growing complexities from multi-state compliance to workforce risk mitigation. Meanwhile, new sectors...
Employers continue to face the challenge of managing employee health care costs. One often overlooked strategy to mitigate these expenses is leveraging carrier credits. These credits can provide savings and enhance the overall value of employee health plans. A plan may already include carrier credits,...
In the first months of his second term, President Donald Trump and his administration have issued executive orders (EOs) and policy changes that may have significant implications for employer-sponsored health plans. These initiatives include: An EO prioritizing increased health care price transparency and directing federal...
In most cases, the transition from hiring to onboarding an employee is straightforward. However, in some instances, employers may find themselves in a position where they must rescind a job offer. This is a difficult situation for both the employer and the newly hired candidate....
As of March 26, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements remains unenforceable due to legal challenges. Initially slated to take effect on September 4, 2024, the rule faced opposition from various business groups, leading to multiple lawsuits. On August 20,...
In recent years, captive insurance companies have consistently outperformed commercial market insurers. This success is attributed to their balance sheet strength, operational performance, and specialized business models. Captives offer significant advantages, giving organizations a competitive edge in risk management and financial control. Here are seven...
Every year, Prevent Blindness, the eye health and safety organization, recognizes March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. This annual campaign is intended to raise awareness of potential eye hazards in the workplace and encourage employees to take their eye health seriously. According to Prevent Blindness, thousands...
Workers’ compensation insurance is one of the largest expenses for staffing companies and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Due to the high-risk nature of temporary staffing, complex employee classifications, and frequent policy audits, securing cost-effective and compliant coverage can be a challenge. Many staffing firms turn to...
According to a quarterly analysis by CEO coaching organization Vistage, nearly 2 in 3 CEOs of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) expect their total number of employees to increase in 2025. These CEOs (65%) are optimistic about hiring and growth this year. The latest Vistage...