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When the Days Get Shorter: How to Support Your Team Through the Winter Blues

Chad Howard / October 20, 2026

The clocks fall back, the sun sets earlier, and many employees feel it. Here is what seasonal depression looks like at work and what employers can do to help.

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Employee Benefits

GLP-1 Costs, Coverage Cuts, and Cash Pay Options: What Employers Should Know

Chad Howard / October 19, 2026

Employers are pulling back on GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, and employees are exploring cash pay options. Here is what the trend means for costs, compliance, and how you communicate it.

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Compliance, Payroll and Taxes

No Tax on Overtime and Tips? Your Payroll Team Still Has Homework

Chad Howard / October 6, 2026

The deduction belongs to the employee, but the reporting belongs to you. Learn what changes on 2026 W-2s, which pay items qualify, and what to check in payroll before year end.

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Compliance

Winter Is Coming for Employers: State Law Changes Starting January 1, 2027

Chad Howard / October 6, 2026

Connecticut sick leave, California wage floors, Colorado’s AI hiring rules, and more take effect January 1. Here is what each one means for your business, plus a simple year end checklist to get ready.

Best Practices

Holiday Hiring Squeeze: What Fewer Seasonal Jobs Mean

Chad Howard / September 30, 2026

National retailers are scaling back seasonal hiring this year, which shrinks the pool every other business is drawing from. Winning that competition comes down to speed, scheduling flexibility, and clean compliance when hiring fast, exactly where a PEO removes friction for a small or mid-size employer.