November 2025

THIS MONTH'S FOCUS: Elevating the PEO Value Proposition

FROM CUBA TO CORPORATE SUCCESS: A FATHER-SON JOURNEY IN THE PEO INDUSTRY

Escaping communist Cuba via Operation Pedro Pan, an underground network that brought over 14,000 unaccompanied children to the U.S., he began an inspirational journey that would one day shape an entire industry.

BY CHRIS CHANEY

November 2025

FEATURED

THE PEO PARADOX TURNING RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS INTO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

When 98% of small businesses fear healthcare costs will overwhelm them, PEOs have a clear mandate. These businesses need partners who can transform an existential threat into a manageable operating expense.

BY GUY BENJAMIN

November 2025

WHY CYBER SAFETY DRIVES EMPLOYEE WELLNESS: HOW PEOS CAN HELP PROTECT PEOPLE AND PRODUCTIVITY

Identity protection is more than fraud alerts or credit monitoring. It’s a holistic solution that supports mental health, financial literacy, and overall well-being.

BY CORDERO ROTONDO 

November 2025

POINT SOLUTIONS ARE COSTING YOUR CLIENTS TALENT

Recruiting and onboarding have emerged as defining services for PEOs, and the ability to offer integrated technology supported by true expertise has become a critical differentiator.

BY TEVIS PAXTON

November 2025

BUILDING MANAGER CONFIDENCE THROUGH PROACTIVE TRAINING: A WIN-WIN FOR CLIENTS AND PEOS

Even when clients choose not to participate, the availability of professional, no-cost training strengthens the value proposition of the PEO relationship. It demonstrates a clear investment in client success, risk reduction, and long-term partnership.

BY KRIS TANNER

November 2025

BEYOND COMPLIANCE: HOW STRATEGIC HANDBOOK SERVICES DRIVE PEO DIFFERENTIATION 

From a business development perspective, strategic handbook services offer multiple advantages.

BY KRISTEN FRADIANI

November 2025

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE PEO BROKER IN THE EVOLVING INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE

As the demand for PEO services continues to grow, so too will the need for trusted advisors who can help businesses make informed decisions.

BY NATE OLSEN

November 2025

WE’RE NOT SELLING CHLORINE: ESCAPING THE PEO COMMODITIZATION TRAP

Your value proposition isn’t a list of services—it’s a promise of impact. It’s the difference between being a vendor and being a growth partner.

BY MATT CLAUS

November 2025

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TRACKS

“We will continue our advocacy efforts to pass H.R. 3223. We have made a lot of progress but there is more work to do to get across the finish line.”

BY BILL MANESS

November 2025

PEOS IN THE COMMUNITY: AXCET: MAKING PHILANTHROPY PART OF THE COMPANY’S CULTURE

Since its founding in 1988, the award-winning business has instilled a culture of giving back through company programs and by offering volunteer time off for team members to engage with the community.

BY JO MCCLURE

November 2025

MOVING BEYOND THE FOUNDER: TRANISTIONS THAT WORK

Without a plan, succession defaults to crisis management. Decisions stall, clients get nervous, and employees start looking elsewhere.

BY SUSANNAH ALBRIGHT

November 2025
“At the end of the day, your participation in NAPEO isn’t just a membership—it’s an investment in your business and the bright future of our industry.”

BY CASEY M. CLARK 

November 2025

HOW WE BUILT “BETH”: OUR 90-DAY JOURNEY TO TRANSFORM BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION WITH AI

Beth was a great experiment to show us the art of the possible. We're actively looking at how AI can unlock opportunities for our employees and clients in the future.

BY CHRIS WHITNEY

November 2025

WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS AS A COMPLIANCE PARTNER

What separates resilient companies from reactive ones isn’t the absence of issues; it’s a thoughtful, consistent, and purposeful response.

BY MEGAN KROUSE, ESQ., SHRM-SCP

November 2025

THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AT WORK

The post-pandemic surge in anxiety, depression, OCD, and eating disorders isn’t just more of the same—it’s faster-moving, earlier-onset, and hitting employer health plans harder. PEOs can blunt this by pairing proven therapies (like ERP/CBT) with modern, always-on digital supports, closing the “pre-claim” gap before crises spill into costly claims. WHY DID THIS BECOME A CRISIS? …

BY COREY HOOKSTRA

November 2025
PARTNERSHIP

GRADIENT AI PARTNERS WITH CONNEXURE TO STREAMLINE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKFLOWS FOR CARRIERS AND MGUS

November 2025
M&A

HIGH ROAD PEO AND HELPSIDE JOINING FORCES TO DELIVER ENHANCED HR SOLUTIONS TO IDAHO SMALL BUSINESSES

November 2025
LEADERSHIP

COADVANTAGE AND PRIMEPAY ANNOUNCE COMBINED LEADERSHIP TEAM FOLLOWING MERGER

November 2025
M&A

G&A PARTNERS ACQUIRES SAN ANTONIO-BASED PEOS INTEGRITY HRM AND COVENANT SERVICES

November 2025
PARTNERSHIP

BIZCARE BENEFITS & PRISMHR PARTNER TO OFFER AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE ICHRA PLANS

November 2025
M&A

ONEDIGITAL EXPANDS NATIONAL PEO PRACTICE WITH ACQUISITION OF WOMEN-LED APPLIED COMPANIES

November 2025
KUDOS

THRIVE PEO NAMED ‘BEST HR OUTSOURCING COMPANY’ FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

November 2025
INSIGHTS

U.S. WORKERS MAY BE RESISTANT TO COMPANIES USING AI FOR PAYROLL

November 2025
PARTNERSHIP

PAYPLUS SOFTWARE AND PEO PREMIER HEALTH ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

November 2025
INNOVATION

G-P UNVEILS THE NEXT GENERATION OF G-P GIA™

November 2025
CONGRATULATIONS

KEY RISK RECOGNIZED AS A TOP WORKPLACE IN INSURANCE FOR 2025

November 2025
ANALYSIS

STUDY FINDS INSPERITY HR360 DELIVERED A POSITIVE 3-YEAR RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND SIGNIFICANT QUALITATIVE BENEFITS

November 2025
KUDOS

PAYROLLORG RECOGNIZES G&A PARTNERS WITH 2025 MANAGEMENT PRISM AWARD

November 2025

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