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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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Compliance & Risk
Grow Smarter: Strategic Risk Management for Small Business
Feb 12, 2026
Grow Smarter: Strategic Risk Management for Small Business
Reputation and trust are the foundation of any business, and for small businesses, they can mean the difference between success…
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Compliance & Risk
I-9 Compliance and E-Verify: What Staffing Agencies Need to Know Now
Feb 3, 2026
I-9 Compliance and E-Verify: What Staffing Agencies Need to Know Now
Having spent most of my life in Minnesota, I know how unsettling periods of uncertainty can feel. Recent events have created…
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Compliance & Risk
The 5 Types of Risk Management: Understanding the Basics
Sep 19, 2025
The 5 Types of Risk Management: Understanding the Basics
The 5 Types of Risk Management: Understanding the Basics By Chris Levine
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HR & Benefits Compliance & Risk
Employee Health Benefits Compliance Explained
Sep 19, 2025
Employee Health Benefits Compliance Explained
When you hear “Open Enrollment,” what comes to mind as a staffing agency business leader? Do you immediately think of health plan…
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Payroll HR & Benefits Compliance & Risk
Growing a Staffing Business: How to Overcome Cost Challenges
Jun 10, 2025
Growing a Staffing Business: How to Overcome Cost Challenges
Growing a staffing business is no easy feat. Navigating factors like hiring, insurance, and compliance is tough enough, let alone…
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HR & Benefits Compliance & Risk
Five Benefits of HR Compliance
Jun 5, 2025
Five Benefits of HR Compliance
What is human resource (HR) compliance, and why is it important? Let’s start with the basics. HR compliance refers to the rules…
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Compliance & Risk
Overcoming Compliance Challenges for Staffing Agencies to Maximize Growth Potential
May 19, 2025
Overcoming Compliance Challenges for Staffing Agencies to Maximize Growth Potential
Compliance might not be the most exciting part of running a staffing agency, but it’s one of the most critical.
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Compliance & Risk
How to Choose the Right Workers' Comp Risk Management Solutions
Sep 19, 2024
How to Choose the Right Workers' Comp Risk Management Solutions
Workers' compensation insurance is a crucial business expense that protects both employers and employees from the financial…
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Payroll Compliance & Risk
The Importance of Wage & Hour Compliance for Staffing Agencies
Jul 24, 2024
The Importance of Wage & Hour Compliance for Staffing Agencies
Wage and hour compliance is a crucial aspect of payroll. Because they serve a variety of industries and business types and often…
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Compliance & Risk
Meeting Your Obligation to Maintain a Safe & Healthy Work Environment
Jun 5, 2024
Meeting Your Obligation to Maintain a Safe & Healthy Work Environment
All employers have an obligation to maintain safe and healthy work environments. Complying with worker health and safety…
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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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