Trends & Insights - page 2
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet–Controlled Group Overview
Understand the characteristics of primary ACA controlled group types and how this impacts your applicable large employer status.
October 1, 2026 ・4 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Who is a Seasonal Employee?
Under IRS and U.S. Treasury Department regulations, new seasonal employees are not considered "full-time," benefits-eligible even if they are expected to work 30 or more hours per week. But how do you know if you can classify an employee as seasonal?
October 1, 2026 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
What You Really Need From HR
Explore how expert HR support helps businesses navigate workforce challenges with confidence.
September 28, 2026 ・5 mins read
HR Essentials
HR Metrics: 19 Key Metrics to Track and How to Use Them
Learn which HR metrics matter and how to track them.
September 10, 2026 ・9 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Management: Process, Best Practices & Employer Guide
Learn the payroll process step by step, from pay calculations to compliance.
September 3, 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
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
Talent
Employee Engagement Strategies: How to Build, Measure and Sustain Them
An employee engagement strategy is the set of practices that help your team feel committed, connected, and able to do their best work. This guide walks through 10 commonly used strategies, a framework to help put them into action, and the KPIs that may help measure their impact.
August 12, 2026 ・14 mins read
HR Essentials
What Is a PEO? How Professional Employer Organizations Work
A PEO (professional employer organization) gives a small business access to HR expertise, payroll, benefits, and compliance support through a co-employment model. This guide explains what a PEO is, what the acronym means, how co-employment works, and how a PEO compares to an ASO or EOR. You'll leave clear on how a PEO could fit your business.
August 10, 2026 ・8 mins read
Benefits
Understanding Employee Benefits Eligibility
Understanding employee benefits eligibility can be tricky. Read on to learn all you need to know about eligibility requirements for employees.
August 6, 2026 ・17 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Employer Shared Responsibility “Pay or Play” Provision for Applicable Large Employers
Get the details on ACA’s employer-shared responsibility and how to avoid potential penalties.
October 1, 2026 ・3 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Full-Time, Variable Hour and Seasonal Employees
In order to avoid potential penalties, it is important for applicable large employers (ALEs) to understand how to determine which employees are considered “full-time” under the Affordable Care Act, making them eligible for benefits.
October 1, 2026 ・6 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Section 6056 Reporting Requirements
Know the IRS reporting requirements, deadlines and non-compliance penalties for applicable large employers.
October 1, 2026 ・3 mins read
Benefits
2026 Guide to Affordable Small Business 401(k) Plans
Explore the costs and requirements of offering a small business 401(k).
September 18, 2026 ・11 mins read
Benefits
Small Business Employee Benefits: Costs, Types & Examples
Understand benefit requirements, costs, and options for small businesses.
September 4, 2026 ・11 mins read
Benefits
When Should You Offer a 401(k)? Maybe Sooner Than You Think.
Think your small business isn't ready for a 401(k)? The right time might be now. Learn why it's more doable than you think and how to start.
September 2, 2026 ・7 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
Compliance
At-Will Employment States: A 50-State Guide for Employers
At-will employment means an employer or employee can end the working relationship at any time for any legal reason, with no notice. Every US state except Montana follows the at-will rule. This guide explains what at-will employment means, the exceptions that limit it, and how it works state by state. You'll leave clear on the rule and where it doesn't apply.
August 20, 2026 ・9 mins read
Benefits
How to Build an Employee Benefits Strategy: Top Considerations for Employers
Open enrollment is coming. Your team has changed, costs are rising, and you need benefits that work for everyone. Here's how to build a strategy that attracts talent, keeps employees engaged, and fits your budget.
August 11, 2026 ・10 mins read
Benefits
2026 Guide to Customizable Employee Benefits for SMBs
Discover how customizable employee benefit plans are for small and mid-size companies in 2026, plus options, trends, and tips to tailor your package.
August 6, 2026 ・12 mins read
Compliance
Creating an Employee Handbook: 2026 Guide for Small Businesses
An employee handbook is the document that sets out your company's policies, expectations, and benefits for employees. This guide explains what an employee handbook is, what to include, how to create one step by step, and how often to update it. You'll leave with information that can help serve as a starting point to build a handbook that fits your business, along with a template and examples to start from.
August 5, 2026 ・10 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet–Controlled Group Overview
Understand the characteristics of primary ACA controlled group types and how this impacts your applicable large employer status.
October 1, 2026 ・4 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Employer Shared Responsibility “Pay or Play” Provision for Applicable Large Employers
Get the details on ACA’s employer-shared responsibility and how to avoid potential penalties.
October 1, 2026 ・3 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Full-Time, Variable Hour and Seasonal Employees
In order to avoid potential penalties, it is important for applicable large employers (ALEs) to understand how to determine which employees are considered “full-time” under the Affordable Care Act, making them eligible for benefits.
October 1, 2026 ・6 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Section 6056 Reporting Requirements
Know the IRS reporting requirements, deadlines and non-compliance penalties for applicable large employers.
October 1, 2026 ・3 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Who is a Seasonal Employee?
Under IRS and U.S. Treasury Department regulations, new seasonal employees are not considered "full-time," benefits-eligible even if they are expected to work 30 or more hours per week. But how do you know if you can classify an employee as seasonal?
October 1, 2026 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
What You Really Need From HR
Explore how expert HR support helps businesses navigate workforce challenges with confidence.
September 28, 2026 ・5 mins read
Benefits
2026 Guide to Affordable Small Business 401(k) Plans
Explore the costs and requirements of offering a small business 401(k).
September 18, 2026 ・11 mins read
HR Essentials
HR Metrics: 19 Key Metrics to Track and How to Use Them
Learn which HR metrics matter and how to track them.
September 10, 2026 ・9 mins read
Benefits
Small Business Employee Benefits: Costs, Types & Examples
Understand benefit requirements, costs, and options for small businesses.
September 4, 2026 ・11 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Management: Process, Best Practices & Employer Guide
Learn the payroll process step by step, from pay calculations to compliance.
September 3, 2026 ・9 mins read
Benefits
When Should You Offer a 401(k)? Maybe Sooner Than You Think.
Think your small business isn't ready for a 401(k)? The right time might be now. Learn why it's more doable than you think and how to start.
September 2, 2026 ・7 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
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
Compliance
At-Will Employment States: A 50-State Guide for Employers
At-will employment means an employer or employee can end the working relationship at any time for any legal reason, with no notice. Every US state except Montana follows the at-will rule. This guide explains what at-will employment means, the exceptions that limit it, and how it works state by state. You'll leave clear on the rule and where it doesn't apply.
August 20, 2026 ・9 mins read
Talent
Employee Engagement Strategies: How to Build, Measure and Sustain Them
An employee engagement strategy is the set of practices that help your team feel committed, connected, and able to do their best work. This guide walks through 10 commonly used strategies, a framework to help put them into action, and the KPIs that may help measure their impact.
August 12, 2026 ・14 mins read
Benefits
How to Build an Employee Benefits Strategy: Top Considerations for Employers
Open enrollment is coming. Your team has changed, costs are rising, and you need benefits that work for everyone. Here's how to build a strategy that attracts talent, keeps employees engaged, and fits your budget.
August 11, 2026 ・10 mins read
HR Essentials
What Is a PEO? How Professional Employer Organizations Work
A PEO (professional employer organization) gives a small business access to HR expertise, payroll, benefits, and compliance support through a co-employment model. This guide explains what a PEO is, what the acronym means, how co-employment works, and how a PEO compares to an ASO or EOR. You'll leave clear on how a PEO could fit your business.
August 10, 2026 ・8 mins read
Benefits
2026 Guide to Customizable Employee Benefits for SMBs
Discover how customizable employee benefit plans are for small and mid-size companies in 2026, plus options, trends, and tips to tailor your package.
August 6, 2026 ・12 mins read
Benefits
Understanding Employee Benefits Eligibility
Understanding employee benefits eligibility can be tricky. Read on to learn all you need to know about eligibility requirements for employees.
August 6, 2026 ・17 mins read
Compliance
Creating an Employee Handbook: 2026 Guide for Small Businesses
An employee handbook is the document that sets out your company's policies, expectations, and benefits for employees. This guide explains what an employee handbook is, what to include, how to create one step by step, and how often to update it. You'll leave with information that can help serve as a starting point to build a handbook that fits your business, along with a template and examples to start from.
August 5, 2026 ・10 mins read
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