Strategic Governance in Action

These case studies show what happens when PEO decisions are actively governed—not left to renew on autopilot. From pricing and underwriting to renewal strategy and workforce alignment, we provide independent oversight that drives measurable outcomes across the full lifecycle of the PEO relationship.

Most companies uncover cost and structure gaps when they take a closer look.

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Life Sciences Case Study – Dinsmore Steele

Challenges:

Legacy PEO structure in place for over six years without reevaluation

Challenges:

Need for national benefits coverage, including access to Kaiser.

Challenges:

Complex stakeholder environment with multiple decision-makers and competing priorities

Challenges:

Requirement to maintain existing service levels while improving cost efficiency

The Numbers
Insurance Savings
$258,053
Total Savings
$261,581
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Insurance Agency Case Study – Dinsmore Steele

Challenges:

Admin fees were bundled at $115 per employee per month, limiting cost transparency

Challenges:

Dissatisfaction with current benefit plans. Ongoing issues with platform’s technology and system performance

Challenges:
No prior benchmarking against alternative PEO options

Challenges:

Retirement plan (401k) managed outside of the PEO structure. Workers’ Compensation managed outside of the PEO, creating a fragmented

The Numbers
Insurance Savings
$220,710
Total Savings
$276,591
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Private Equity Case Study – Dinsmore Steele

Challenges:

Administrative fees were bundled at $325 per employee per month, limiting cost transparency. Dissatisfaction with current carrier.

Challenges:

Concerns around technology capabilities and service response times. Lack of visibility into actual spend and fee structure.

Challenges:

Inability to process bonuses due to percentage-based administrative billing

The Numbers
Insurance Savings
$47,913
Total Savings
$133,062