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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
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
2026 CRYSTAL BALL
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
INCREASING THE RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT
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
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
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
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
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 2025
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
While he won’t want the recognition for it, this progress has David’s fingerprints all over it.
BY CASEY M. CLARK
October 2025
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.
BY JOHN POLSON, ESQ.
October 2025
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.
BY BILL MANESS
October 2025
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 …
BY DEBORAH BROUSSEAU
October 2025
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 …
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October 2025
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.
BY CHAD PARODI
October 2025
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.
BY EZRA SCHNEIER
October 2025
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.
BY MIKE BANKHEAD
October 2025
