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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 …

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SERVANT LEADERSHIP

While he won’t want the recognition for it, this progress has David’s fingerprints all over it.

• Letter from the NAPEO President

TRUMP’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.

• LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE
• Legal, Legislative & Regulatory

BUILDING ON OUR PROGRESS

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.

• Letter from the NAPEO Chair

STEP 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 …

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PEO 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 …

• PEO Growth

REPOSITIONING 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.

• SALES & MARKETING
• PEO Growth

3 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.

• SALES & MARKETING
• PEO Growth

BUILDING 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.

• HR & BENEFITS
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THE 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.

• HR & BENEFITS
• HR, Employment & Benefits

BUILDING 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.

• HR & BENEFITS
• HR, Employment & Benefits

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.

• CYBERSECURITY & TECHNOLOGY

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.

• CYBERSECURITY & TECHNOLOGY
• HR & BENEFITS

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.

• CYBERSECURITY & TECHNOLOGY
• HR & BENEFITS

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.

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.

• HR & BENEFITS

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.

• HR & BENEFITS

FROM THREAT TO PARTNERSHIP: HOW MY VIEW OF PEOS EVOLVED AS AN HR PROFESSIONAL

So today, when I hear someone say, “We already have HR,” my response is: Exactly. That’s why a PEO makes sense.

• HR & BENEFITS
• PEO Voices

STRIKING THE RIGHT CHORD: HOW NAPEO GIVES BACK WILL SUPPORT ANTHROPOS ARTS

Every fall, the PEO community gathers for NAPEO’s Annual Conference and Marketplace, a time to connect, learn, and collaborate. Beyond the sessions and networking, what makes this event especially meaningful to me is the chance to support a cause through NAPEO Gives Back. What makes NAPEO Gives Back meaningful isn’t just the cause we support, …

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MANAGING SALES PERFORMANCE: IT’S EASY WHEN YOU HAVE A PLAN

Weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings should never last more than 20 minutes. Your sales team members should be well prepared to discuss their sales results, expectations and pipeline.

• SALES & MARKETING
• PEO Growth

NAPEO25: THE PEO INDUSTRY EVENT OF THE YEAR

The PEO industry’s annual flagship event is heading back to Austin! #NAPEO25 will be the industry hub this fall, THE place to be! You won’t want to miss the classroom learning by PEO content area complemented by interactive discussion forums, a comprehensive trade show, and valuable networking events. It’s a must-attend event for all PEO …

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A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE: HOW TO POSITION THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK IN YOUR PEO SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGY

In a crowded market where services often sound the same, your approach to handbooks can be a true differentiator.

• SALES & MARKETING
• PEO Growth

KEY EMPLOYMENT LAW DECISIONS FROM THE US SUPREME COURT

PEOs need to stay on top of these decisions, as they impact guidance that they provide to their clients.

• LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE
• Legal, Legislative & Regulatory

KEY PROVISIONS OF H.R.1: THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT

One provision that might be of benefit to PEOs as a potential service to offer their clients is the newly created savings accounts provided in the OBBB.

• LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE
• Legal, Legislative & Regulatory