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HR Essentials
HR Metrics: 19 Key Metrics to Track and How to Use Them
HR metrics are the data points that show how well a company hires, retains, and supports its people, from turnover rate to cost per hire. This guide covers 19 key metrics grouped by category, with plain-language formulas and insights on which ones a small business may want to consider to track first. You’ll leave with a short starter list and a simple way to report it.
September 10, 2026 ・9 mins read
Compliance
How to Run Background Checks: An Employers Guide
Running a compliant employment background check follows a clear process: set a screening policy, get written consent, run the check through an FCRA-compliant provider, and handle any adverse action the right way. This guide walks employers through each step and the FCRA and EEOC rules behind it. You'll leave with a better understanding of the screening process and the requirements that may apply.
August 28, 2026 ・12 mins read
Benefits
Small Business Health Plan Options: Compare PPO, HMO and HDHP
PPO, HMO, and HDHP plans differ in monthly premiums, provider networks, and out-of-pocket costs, and each fits a different kind of employee. This guide compares the health plan types available and explains why offering a mix can serve a whole team.
August 27, 2026 ・10 mins read
Benefits
Payroll
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Benefits
Curated Employee Benefits for Cost, Coverage & Confidence
Discover the power of curated medical benefits: a smarter approach to small business health insurance that simplifies decision-making, helps control costs, and delivers comprehensive coverage with less complexity and more stability at renewal.
August 26, 2026 ・7 mins read
HR Essentials
HR Metrics: 19 Key Metrics to Track and How to Use Them
HR metrics are the data points that show how well a company hires, retains, and supports its people, from turnover rate to cost per hire. This guide covers 19 key metrics grouped by category, with plain-language formulas and insights on which ones a small business may want to consider to track first. You’ll leave with a short starter list and a simple way to report it.
September 10, 2026 ・9 mins read
Benefits
Payroll
Benefits
Compliance
How to Run Background Checks: An Employers Guide
Running a compliant employment background check follows a clear process: set a screening policy, get written consent, run the check through an FCRA-compliant provider, and handle any adverse action the right way. This guide walks employers through each step and the FCRA and EEOC rules behind it. You'll leave with a better understanding of the screening process and the requirements that may apply.
August 28, 2026 ・12 mins read
Benefits
Small Business Health Plan Options: Compare PPO, HMO and HDHP
PPO, HMO, and HDHP plans differ in monthly premiums, provider networks, and out-of-pocket costs, and each fits a different kind of employee. This guide compares the health plan types available and explains why offering a mix can serve a whole team.
August 27, 2026 ・10 mins read
Benefits
Curated Employee Benefits for Cost, Coverage & Confidence
Discover the power of curated medical benefits: a smarter approach to small business health insurance that simplifies decision-making, helps control costs, and delivers comprehensive coverage with less complexity and more stability at renewal.
August 26, 2026 ・7 mins read
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HR Outsourcing Guide: From Overhead to Advantage
A guide for business owners or HR leaders who are considering switching from in-house HR to outsourced.
REPORTS
Forrester TEI ROI of TriNet PEO
According to a Forrester TEI study, organizations using TriNet PEO experienced a 66% ROI, $178K NPV, and less than 6 months payback over three years.
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Harvard Business Review - The New Talent Playbook for Small and Midsize Businesses in the Age of AI
Discover how small business is hiring for AI, upskilling employees, and closing talent gaps. Download the free playbook from Harvard Business Review & TriNet.
E-GUIDE
HR Outsourcing Guide: From Overhead to Advantage
A guide for business owners or HR leaders who are considering switching from in-house HR to outsourced.
REPORTS
Forrester TEI ROI of TriNet PEO
According to a Forrester TEI study, organizations using TriNet PEO experienced a 66% ROI, $178K NPV, and less than 6 months payback over three years.
REPORTS
Harvard Business Review - The New Talent Playbook for Small and Midsize Businesses in the Age of AI
Discover how small business is hiring for AI, upskilling employees, and closing talent gaps. Download the free playbook from Harvard Business Review & TriNet.
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