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When the Worker's Comp Board goes overboard
A man claiming to represent the New York Workers' Comp Board had shown up at my client's home in upstate New York, demanding proof of coverage. It would have been laughable, except that it was real.
Claire Baker
2 min read


When Payroll Fails, People Pay the Price
The leasing office closed in 15 minutes, so he needed the pay stub NOW. But when he hit “download” in the payroll app… nothing happened.
Claire Baker
2 min read


Why I don't (usually) recommend PEOs: An analogy
Just like how airlines impose inconveniences to keep air travel safe and sustainable at scale, PEOs impose restrictions and rigid workflows
Claire Baker
6 min read


PEO or no? A deep dive into payroll models
Running the People side of your business takes a lot of work, but hiring a PEO comes with trade-offs that you may regret later.
Claire Baker
7 min read
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