NAPEO
October 2025
THIS MONTH'S FOCUS: Supporting the Modern Workforce
MEET BILL MANESS: NAPEO’S 2025-2026 BOARD CHAIR
Bill Maness is the founder and CEO of Syndeo, the only Wichita, Kansas-based PEO. He’s been an active member of NAPEO since joining the industry nearly three decades ago. This October he takes the reins as chair of NAPEO’s board of directors. He recently spoke with PEO Insider ® to share a bit about his …
BY Chris Chaney
October 2025CONTENTS
FEATURED
THE NEW COMPETITIVE EDGE: PEOS AND THE FIGHT FOR WORKFORCE INTEGRITY
That’s why PEOs matter more than ever. By integrating onboarding, payroll, compliance, and risk, PEOs centralize oversight and can detect patterns that would elude individual employers.
BY ELI POLANCO
October 2025
HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING BENEFITS FOR HR TEAMS AND EMPLOYEES ALIKE
As the workplace continues to evolve, AI will no longer be a “nice to have” in benefits administration, it will be a necessity for businesses looking to thrive.
BY DAN THOMPSON
October 2025
HOW PEOS CAN ENHANCE THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT A THRIVING WORKFORCE
Delivering a positive employee benefits experience extends far beyond providing a package of meaningful offerings. It’s about creating a supportive environment where employees are empowered to make informed decisions, easily access resources, and get the most value from their benefits.
BY RICK PORTERFIELD
October 2025
THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP: CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Once the program identifies its participants, all participants should be trained in the appropriate role of a mentor and mentee, the structure of the program and the expectations for each participant.
BY ABRAM FINKELSTEIN
October 2025
THE WORKFORCE REBOOT: RETHINKING TALENT IN A SHIFTING WORLD
Attracting talent today means much more than posting a job and offering a competitive salary. People want to know who you are, what you stand for, how you treat your team, and whether there's room for them to grow.
BY MUKUND TATHACHARYA
October 2025
15 RETENTION STRATEGIES EVERY PEO SHOULD USE TODAY
By making pay structures transparent and tied to measurable criteria, you reduce confusion, build trust, and create a more motivated workforce — both inside your organization and across the clients you support.
BY KRISTEN FRADIANI
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TRACKS
“As we move our individual companies forward in 2026, know that the NAPEO board and staff are in alignment with providing the best outcomes for whatever we collectively have to face this coming year.”
BY BILL MANESS
October 2025TRUMP’S $100,000 H-1B VISA FEE: WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOS
With the new $100,000 fee, the economics change dramatically. For smaller employers — many of whom partner with PEOs for HR and compliance — the barrier may now feel insurmountable.
BY JOHN POLSON, ESQ.
October 2025STEP INTO WELLNESS: THE THIRD ANNUAL EVERY STEP COUNTS 5K RETURNS THIS OCTOBER
This October, Landrum is proud to host its Third Annual Every Step Counts 5K Run/Walk, a community-driven event that celebrates movement, mental wellness, and meaningful connection. What began as a simple initiative to promote physical activity has become a powerful tradition that brings together individuals, families, and organizations across the Gulf Coast of Florida. Giving back …
BY DEBORAH BROUSSEAU
October 2025
“While he won’t want the recognition for it, this progress has David’s fingerprints all over it.”
BY CASEY M. CLARK
October 2025PEO PULSE: KEY METRICS ON THE RISE
The results of NAPEO’s PEO Pulse Survey for the second quarter of 2025 show the PEO industry with strong momentum. Compared to the same period in 2024, survey results show widespread increases in revenue, profitability, client count, and worksite employees (WSEs), alongside continued wage pressures and steady-to-improving workers’ compensation claims. Importantly, optimism for the year …
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October 2025REPOSITIONING THE PEO VALUE PROPOSITION: FROM OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO STRATEGIC GROWTH
These are strategic outcomes that resonate with growth-minded business leaders. We must ensure the message we’re sending to the market reflects this.
BY CHAD PARODI
October 20253 STRATEGIES TO INTEGRATE EOR IN YOUR PEO’S GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY
PEOs that focus on personalization, sales enablement, and compliance expertise will become indispensable to clients. You can strengthen your clients’ domestic position and build a foundation for global growth.
BY EZRA SCHNEIER
October 2025BUILDING A RESILIENT WORKFORCE THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SCREENING
Strategic screening is essential for protecting your organization’s most valuable assets: your people, your clients, and your intellectual property.
BY MIKE BANKHEAD
October 2025THE BEST BENEFITS FOR A MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE IN 2025
Recognition fuels engagement across age groups. ZayZoon’s Motivating and retaining Gen Z report found that half of Gen Z employees don’t feel heard or valued.
BY ALEXA VANDEVALK
October 2025BUILDING A CULTURE THAT STANDS OUT ABOVE THE REST
A strong culture doesn’t happen by chance; it’s built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and a shared purpose. Just like the best sports teams, a successful organization has a mission and a set of core values that guide every decision and action.
BY PAT MURPHY
October 2025LINCOLN FINANCIAL APPOINTS GEOFF VANDAL AS VICE PRESIDENT, PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS & SPECIALTY MARKET SALES
October 2025STITCH PEO PARTNERS WITH GREENWAY HEALTH® TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT HEALTHCARE PRACTICES
October 2025OPTIMUM HR NAMED ONE OF ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATELY HELD COMPANIES OF 2025
October 2025FRANKCRUM’S ANNA HOLDER NAMED TO TBBJ’S 40 UNDER 40 FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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