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How to Choose Employee Benefits: A SMB Guide

In 2025, the average employer-sponsored premium was $9,325 for single coverage and $26,993 for family coverage, while workers paid 16% and 26% respectively. The right plan is the one that

What Is a PEO Employee and How Co-Employment Works

A PEO employee performs day-to-day work for a client company while a third-party PEO manages payroll, taxes, benefits, and related HR administration under a co-employment arrangement. At the end of

ACA Compliance for Small Employers Explained

You've hired steadily, added a few variable-hour employees, and now your payroll report shows a workforce that's close to 50 people. Your finance lead says you're still a small employer