March 2025

THIS MONTH'S FOCUS:

SEQUOIA ONE: CELEBRATING CLIENTS’ GROWTH

Looking ahead, the Sequoia One team sees plenty of opportunity on the horizon. The reality is that no matter how advanced or sophisticated technology becomes, there will always be a need for a human component.

BY Chris Chaney

March 2025

FEATURED

NEW YEAR, NEW INSIGHTS ON WORKERS’ COMP. & EPLI TRENDS

As we step into 2025, the insurance landscape for workers’ compensation (WC) and Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is rapidly changing. In this article, we’ll discuss rate indications, key trends, and strategic considerations to help you prepare for the coming year.

BY FRANK HUANG, FCAS, MAAA

March 2025

NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING INSURANCE LANDSCAPE: A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO EPLI AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The insurance market is hardening, leading to rising premiums across all lines of coverage, particularly EPLI. This trend is driven by several factors, including an uptick in employment-related claims, expanding workplace regulations, and the ongoing impact of post-pandemic workplace transformations.

BY Evan Mitchell

March 2025

HOW PEOS CAN HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE WORKPLACE CONFLICT

While unmanaged or poorly handled conflict can harm morale and disrupt workflows, constructive conflict can lead to breakthroughs. Disagreements often illuminate blind spots, inspire fresh ideas, and create pathways for personal and professional growth.

BY Celeste Duke, SPHR

March 2025

SAFE AND SOUND: HOW TO PREVENT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND FOSTER PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

Every company needs a clear plan for dealing with workplace violence. This workplace violence prevention plan should outline what behaviors are considered unacceptable, how employees can report threats, and what steps the company will take to address them.

BY PAUL VESCIO, MS, ARM, CAE

March 2025

NO CLIENT LEFT BEHIND: T&T STAFF MANAGEMENT AND THE OSHA ALLIANCE PROGRAM

Thousands of employees have received OSHA-based safety and health training in English and Spanish as a result of this alliance. The Alliance attempts to prevent exposure to falls, electrocutions, struck-by hazards, caught-in or between hazards and addresses construction and general industry safety and health issues.

BY Elias Casillas, CSHO

March 2025

CLIENT SAFETY AUDITS AND SAFTEY INSPECTIONS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF A PEO SAFETY PROGRAM

In summation, a well planned and executed safety inspection will systematically identify and address safety hazards. The inspection will also assist in preventing injuries, provide steps in building and developing a positive safety culture which leads to a safer work environment and increased overall safety performance.

BY Jim Van Duzen, CHST, CIT

March 2025

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TRACKS

“The ultimate goal is to achieve state recognition in all 50 states so PEOs can support even more SMBs.”

BY David Feinberg

March 2025

NAPEO GIVES BACK: TRINET: MAKING AN IMPACT FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST

The TriNet Foundation is a central component of the company’s corporate social responsibility program, which also includes the TriNet Volunteers program that provides employees time to volunteer with entrepreneurial nonprofits.

BY Evan Fallor

March 2025

NAPEO’S 2024 PEO AWARENESS SURVEY UNVEILED

Since 2018, NAPEO has partnered with market research firm Povaddo to track PEO awareness among business owners and key decision makers. The 2024 survey found that PEO awareness now stands at 67%, a 48% increase since 2018.

BY Chris Chaney

March 2025
“Our latest PEO awareness tracking survey shows a 48% increase from when we first started measuring PEO awareness in 2018.”

BY Casey Clark

March 2025

The Financial Impact of Cybersecurity Risks on PEOs: A Hidden Threat to Profitability

PEOs exist to provide reliability and security for their clients. But once a data breach occurs, that trust erodes quickly. Research shows that 68% of clients switch providers after a security incident.

BY Jason F. Clausen, CPA

March 2025

THE LEGAL SIDE OF RISK: HOW PEOS CAN PROTECT CLIENTS FROM EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS

Simply put - a strong training program is an effective and proactive way to prevent situations that may lead to lawsuits.

BY Hank Johnson

March 2025

HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE FUTURE OF WORKPLACE DYNAMICS

Staying updated on these fast-changing policies and integrating them into organizational practices shows a commitment to building a diverse, respectful, and fair workplace while also keeping the well-being of your employees at the forefront.

BY Brett Brown

March 2025

PREPARING FOR 2025: KEY HR TRENDS IMPACTING PEOS

The ability to adapt and innovate will set forward-thinking organizations apart. By staying ahead of these trends, PEOs can position themselves as indispensable partners in creating workplaces where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to succeed.

BY Yutaka Takagi

March 2025

HAVE NO FEAR! THE PROPELLERS ARE HERE!

Propel HR's superhero-driven marketing campaign shows their PEO expertise in action—rescuing businesses from administrative overload, compliance traps, and the fight to retain talent.

BY Robert "Brax" Cutchin

March 2025
EXPANSION

NEXTEP OPENS NEW OFFICES

March 2025
KUDOS

VENSURE EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS NAMED AMONG THE 2024 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES

March 2025
NAPEO PAC

NAPEO PAC HOLDS HISTORIC FUNDRAISER FOR SEN. TODD YOUNG

March 2025
C-SUITE

KIM POLLOK NAMED CEO OF SWBC PEO

March 2025
CONGRATULATIONS

NEXTEP WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2025 BEST OF HR SERVICES AWARD

March 2025

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