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Brent Labathe

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Think Managing Payroll on Your Own Is Saving Your Business Money? Here Are the Costs You’re Not Seeing.

The decision to manage payroll on your own often starts as a practical, cost-saving one. But as small businesses grow, here are the hidden costs...

23.06.2026 6

Entrepreneur

Brent Labathe

The World Cup Is Here — and Your Employees Are Watching. Here’s How Savvy Leaders Are Staying Ahead of the Disruption.

Leaders may fear global events like the World Cup for the disruption they may bring. But with the right tools, they can give employees and managers...

17.06.2026 4

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How Employee Recognition Breaks Down as Businesses Grow — and How to Fix It Before It Costs You

Recognizing employees positively impacts engagement and the broader business culture. As businesses scale, leaders need a reliable way to deliver...

09.06.2026 7

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The Hidden Challenge of Seasonal Hiring — and How Smart Businesses Solve It

Hiring for seasonal demand is just the first step. But small businesses can go the extra mile to speed up onboarding, make new hires feel welcome and...

08.05.2026 20

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Most Businesses Are Tackling Payroll Accuracy the Wrong Way — Here’s the Smarter Approach

When leaders notice payroll errors, the immediate thought is to tighten payroll controls. Instead, they should look to the data that feeds payroll...

14.04.2026 20

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5 Workforce Metrics That Reveal If Your Business Growth Is Actually Sustainable

For businesses looking to scale sustainably, founders should focus on time and pay data. Here's why.

24.03.2026 20

Entrepreneur

Brent Labathe

‘Tool Sprawl’ Is Holding Your Business Back. Here’s What It’s Costing You — and How to Fix It.

Stop buying tools. Start building systems.

11.03.2026 20

Entrepreneur

Brent Labathe

Why AI Is the Future of Payroll for Growing Businesses

AI-guided payroll is reshaping how growing businesses optimize efficiency, mitigate risk and build employee trust without needing to become tech...

08.10.2025 30

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Brent Labathe

HR Tech Can Transform Businesses, But Many CEOs Are Hesitant to Invest in It. Here's How HR Leaders Can Prove Its ROI.

Struggling to justify HR tech spend? For SMBs, every dollar counts. This means justifying a strong ROI is paramount to advancing people strategy.

04.08.2025 20

Entrepreneur

Brent Labathe