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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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Payroll Compliance & Risk
New DOL Rule Expands Overtime Pay: What Employers Need to Know
May 22, 2024
New DOL Rule Expands Overtime Pay: What Employers Need to Know
In April, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it was expanding overtime pay eligibility to cover more U.S. workers. The…
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HR & Benefits Compliance & Risk
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Recruitment & Workplace Policies
May 8, 2024
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Recruitment & Workplace Policies
Employing workers comes with a host of legal responsibilities. Federal and state employment laws play an important role in…
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HR & Benefits
How to Reduce the Risk of New Hire Turnover
Apr 8, 2024
How to Reduce the Risk of New Hire Turnover
High turnover is costly and disruptive for businesses. The Society for Human Resource Management found in 2022 that, across…
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Payroll
Using E-Verify with Form I-9
Mar 7, 2024
Using E-Verify with Form I-9
Since 1986, all employers of workers in the U.S. have been required to verify the identities of employees and their eligibility…
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Compliance & Risk
Streamlining Tax Preparation with Workforce Solutions
Feb 7, 2024
Streamlining Tax Preparation with Workforce Solutions
Tax time can be incredibly stressful for businesses. In addition to the time-consuming tasks of compiling and sifting through…
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HR & Benefits
Understanding the True Costs of Hiring
Jan 8, 2024
Understanding the True Costs of Hiring
Hiring new employees is an essential part of any business. Your organization needs fresh talent and energy to grow and remain…
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How Does the SECURE 2.0 Act Affect Your Business?
Dec 7, 2023
How Does the SECURE 2.0 Act Affect Your Business?
Signed into law in December 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act builds upon the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement…
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Payroll
Successful Payroll Starts with the Right Funding Provider
Nov 7, 2023
Successful Payroll Starts with the Right Funding Provider
This article was updated on May 7, 2025 Staffing agencies are great at matching people with work. But keeping up with payroll for…
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HR & Benefits
How to Streamline the Hiring Process
Sep 7, 2023
How to Streamline the Hiring Process
Hiring a new employee presents challenges and comes with significant costs. Making the process as efficient as possible not only…
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Compliance & Risk
Risk Management in Workers' Comp
Aug 18, 2023
Risk Management in Workers' Comp
Workers' compensation safeguards employee well-being while protecting businesses from potential financial liabilities. To…
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Payroll
Payroll Administration: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid
May 4, 2023
Payroll Administration: 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Running a business involves juggling multiple responsibilities, and managing payroll is undoubtedly one of the most critical…
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Employer of Record
Employee vs Contractor or Subcontractor
Mar 22, 2023
Employee vs Contractor or Subcontractor
Employee vs Contractor/Subcontractor
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