Updates & Resources

Helpful tips, tricks, resources and product updates from the GoCo Team!

Blog Articles

New Hire Paperwork and Compliance for California

A complete guide for California employers around federal and state requirements for onboarding, including paperwork and new hire reporting.

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Why 2025 is the Year to Upgrade Your HR Tech

Discover why 2025 is the ideal time to upgrade your HR technology and how adopting a modern HR platform can transform your business for the future.

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Broker's Guide to the Top Employee Benefits Trends for 2025

A guide to the trends benefits brokers should watch for in 2025 and how to incorporate them into your offerings.

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10 Ways HR Technology is Improving Employee Management

Discover ten innovative ways to improve employee management, including remote work tools, automation, performance management, and more.

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A Guide to Gen Z and Gen Alpha Slang for the Workplace

A collection of popular slang terms, definitions, and examples to help you connect with your Gen Z and Gen Alpha coworkers.

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How To Recognize and Avoid Nepotism in the Workplace

We uncover the hidden costs of nepotism in the workplace and explore proven methods to maintain a fair and transparent work environment

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5th Circuit Court Overturns Tip Credit Rule: What Businesses Need to Know

Discover how the 5th Circuit Court's recent ruling on the Tip Credit Final Rule impacts HR, payroll, and compliance practices in small to mid-sized businesses.

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How to Set Up HR for Your Mid-Sized Business

A look at the critical aspects of setting up and managing an HR department that can scale with your business, ensuring sustainable growth and a positive workplace culture.

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Understanding Garden Leave: What Businesses Need to Know

A look at what a garden leave policy is, along with actionable tips to implement one at your company.

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GoCo Summer 2024 Product Release

Dive into what's new in GoCo this Summer!

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Top 5 Open Enrollment Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

A look at the top common open enrollment mistakes and actionable tips to prevent them for a smooth process and happy employees.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Health Equity in the Workplace

This guide delves into the complexities of health equity, exploring its definition, the challenges employees face, and the strategic steps companies can take to promote a healthier, more equitable workplace for everyone.

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The Small Business Guide to the FTC's 2024 Non-Compete Ban

The FTC's ban on non-compete agreements is set to go into effect on September 4, 2024. Here's what small businesses need to know.

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Why is HR Compliance Important in 2024? [+Free Checklist]

Compliance has risen to new levels of importance in 2024. Read about the evolution of HR compliance.

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Top 9 Employee Benefits Trends To Watch for in 2025

An overview of the trending employee benefits for 2025 and why your organization should consider offering them.

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A Guide to IRS Form 941 for Small Businesses in 2024

An in-depth look into what Form 941 does, who needs to file it, and how to fill it out.

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How to Build an Inclusive Benefits Package: A Guide for Benefits Brokers

An overview of how benefits brokers can help their clients evaluate and revamp their benefits packages to satisfy the diverse needs of their employees.

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What is Stress Bragging, and Why Should Leaders Avoid It?

An overview of the phenomenon of stress bragging in the workplace and why it should be avoided.

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6-Step Guide to Building a Budget-Friendly Benefits Package

This guide outlines six steps for building a competitive, cost-effective benefits package for a small business.

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HR's Guide to Payroll Compliance in 2024 [+ Checklist]

Payroll can be one of the most stressful aspects of HR administration - this guide is here to help you make sense of payroll compliance.

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Guide to Creating a New Hire Onboarding Feedback Survey [+Sample Questions]

Find out the best practices and important questions for creating a new hire onboarding survey, along with valuable sample questions.

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