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The ESSG Blog

Discover the latest strategies, insights, and perspectives from the ESSG team on the evolving landscape of payroll, compliance, & workforce management.

The world of workforce management is nuanced and complex. The issues affecting your workforce change on a daily basis, as do the opportunities available to your business. With our blog, we aim to provide simplicity and perspective on these issues. Since we’ve been working in this space for years, we wanted to keep you up to date on the most important news we discover as the employment landscape evolves. Check out our blog for news and updates that affect your workforce and can help you further understand and grow your business.

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Employer of Record
How to Protect Margins While Operating Efficiently
Sep 25, 2026
How to Protect Margins While Operating Efficiently
Staffing is a competitive business, and in many markets it has become a race to the bottom on pricing. When every agency is…
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Payroll Compliance & Risk
Protecting Payroll and Supporting Growth This National Payroll Week
Sep 8, 2026
Protecting Payroll and Supporting Growth This National Payroll Week
National Payroll Week is a good time to recognize the people who make sure America’s workers are paid accurately and on time. For…
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Riding the Cycles: Three Things I'd Do Differently As A Staffing Agency Owner Today
Aug 25, 2026
Riding the Cycles: Three Things I'd Do Differently As A Staffing Agency Owner Today
For more than 23 years, I owned and operated a staffing company. My days revolved around sales calls, payroll, client issues,…
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How Global Staffing Agencies Can Break into the US Market
Aug 6, 2026
How Global Staffing Agencies Can Break into the US Market
For staffing agencies looking to expand internationally, the United States continues to offer big growth opportunities. The U.S.…
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The Four Priorities Guiding Staffing Agencies in 2026
Jul 23, 2026
The Four Priorities Guiding Staffing Agencies in 2026
When ESSG surveyed staffing agency leaders about their goals for 2026, the results were surprisingly aligned. Despite some…
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How Staffing Agencies Can Win in Skilled Trades
Jul 16, 2026
How Staffing Agencies Can Win in Skilled Trades
The staffing industry, as with any market, has always adapted to meet demand.
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Compliance & Risk Employer of Record
Why Growth Makes Staffing Agencies Less Profitable (At First)
Jun 26, 2026
Why Growth Makes Staffing Agencies Less Profitable (At First)
Growth is at the top of nearly every staffing agency's agenda right now. According to ourrecent survey, 58% of staffing leaders…
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Compliance & Risk
What Staffing Agencies Need to Know About Cybersecurity Threats
May 21, 2026
What Staffing Agencies Need to Know About Cybersecurity Threats
Staffing agencies have always operated at the intersection of people, data, and trust. Today, that intersection is drawing more…
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Employer of Record
What's Blooming This Spring for Staffing Agencies
May 15, 2026
What's Blooming This Spring for Staffing Agencies
Spring is a natural moment for renewal, in nature and in business. For staffing agencies, it's a good time to look up from the…
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Employer of Record
Riding the Cycles: Should Staffing Agencies Niche Down?
Apr 30, 2026
Riding the Cycles: Should Staffing Agencies Niche Down?
The staffing industry is no stranger to cycles. Markets shift, demand evolves, and what worked 12 to 18 months ago doesn’t always…
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Employer of Record
Riding the Cycles: Four Things I’d Prioritize Right Now as a Staffing Agency Owner
Apr 23, 2026
Riding the Cycles: Four Things I’d Prioritize Right Now as a Staffing Agency Owner
After nearly three decades in the staffing industry, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly this market can shift, and how critical it…
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How Staffing Agencies Can Effectively Leverage AI to Boost Efficiency
Mar 13, 2026
How Staffing Agencies Can Effectively Leverage AI to Boost Efficiency
Leveraging AI is a hot topic in boardrooms and corner offices across industries, and staffing agencies are not immune. AI is…
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