Another year has come and gone, and for our team, it feels like a blur. We blinked and, suddenly, March became December.
A flurry of trends, big and small, shaped how companies now do business. New regulations around pay transparency and paid leave helped employees navigate the workplace better. EEOC and DEI efforts from previous years were put at odds against a new administration. Large-scale dips in the job market led to a call for better benefits, even despite stagnating job creation due to AI.
What hasn’t changed over the months is our commitment to writing great HR blogs to help SMB leaders and HR teams alike survive the rapid-fire changes.
We’re taking a look at some of our highest performing blogs and also, more importantly, what topics got readers interested.
We’ve sectioned the blogs by topic, including:
- Mainstream news that impacted HR departments
- Employee benefits needs
- Professional Employer Organization (PEO) updates
- Human resources (HR) content
- And workplace health and wellness.
Blogs from HR-Related News
The 2025 news cycle was one that changed and challenged us.
Here are the topics that caught your attention from the news in 2025:
What Businesses Need to Know About the New H-1B Visa Changes
For companies that hire international talent, President Trump’s H-1B visa changes shook up a multitude of industries.
H1-B visa costs went from a few hundred dollars to $100,000. This put some of the nation’s biggest tech employers in a lurch, and the news also impacted hospitals, research facilities, automotive manufacturers, and more.
It also brought in a slew of fresh compliance changes that businesses of all sizes needed to understand.
This blog unpacked the basics of those changes, how they could impact small businesses, and how Vensure’s expert team could assist with budget allocation and employee management.
How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Shapes HR and Benefits in 2025
Another one from the federal desk, the One Big Beautiful Bill made headlines. But how would it impact daily operations and employee benefits?
This blog unpacked what employers needed to expect and how they could prepare employees for those adjustments in 2026 and beyond. We looked at:
- Tax-free overtime and tips
- Medicaid changes
- Health Savings Account enhancements
- Immigration changes
And more would impact businesses large and small.
Stay Ahead of Quiet Cracking: The PEO Advantage for Healthy Teams
This blog came less from major news headlines but instead from everyone’s favorite news source: TikTok.
Quiet Cracking made waves as the high-functioning compatriot of “quiet quitting.” This blog looked at the signs that an employee is struggling with Quiet Cracking. Our experts also weighed in on how to get ahead of Quiet Cracking, and gave insights on how PEOs can keep teams healthy and happy.
Blogs About Employee Benefits
Invest in Your Janitorial Staff: A Guide to Competitive Benefits
Benefits are the backbone of any good retention strategy, but they’re especially meaningful for high-turnover industries like Janitorial Services.
With 70% of employees saying they’d jump to a new job for better benefits, we unpacked the positive changes janitorial companies could consider to keep their employees happy and engaged.
Blogs About Professional Employer Organizations (PEO)
How to Leverage a PEO as a Trusted Compliance Partner
Partnering with a transforms how businesses manage compliance and risk. This blog explains how PEOs act as a co-employer, sharing responsibilities and providing expertise in areas like:
- -OSHA safety programs,
- workers’ compensation,
- payroll,
- and labor law compliance.
This partnership helps companies avoid costly fines, streamline HR administration, and access better insurance rates.
7 Tips for Avoiding ‘PEO in a Box’ and Choosing the Best PEO For Your Business
Looking for the right PEO solution for your business isn’t always easy. In this blog, we paired our expertise with a checklist of questions you can ask when evaluating PEOs for your business.
We unpacked financial stability, modern technology platforms, and clear contract terms (including pricing, integration, and termination) as critical vetting areas. Equally important is customer service: access to responsive support, dedicated account managers, and reliable communication channels.
Blog About Compliance
I-9 Compliance: How Employers Can Stay Prepared
One of our most-read blogs of 2025 was this I-9 compliance piece. With so much changing around immigration enforcement this year, the readership and traffic around this piece show just how much small businesses were prioritizing compliance for all employees.
In this blog, we explored why I-9 forms matter, as well as what triggers an I-9 audit. We then dove section by section into the most common mistakes businesses can make in I-9 preparations. Compliance can be tricky, but our compliance experts gave Best Practice tips as well.
Blogs About Human Resources (HR)
Scaling HR: How Many HR Staff Members Should I Have?
There’s no universal HR blueprint. Team size and structure depend on company size, industry, and leadership priorities.
This blog explored how, as businesses grow, HR can evolve from generalists to specialized roles, and outsourcing can bridge gaps cost-effectively.
The ultimate goal? Building an HR approach that supports people, aligns with strategy, and adapts over time.
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