Insights and reporting

Make smart business decisions based on smart data.

See your business more clearly (and take it to new heights) with features like customizable reports, anonymous team surveys, automatic compliance alerts, and more.

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The more you know, the more you grow.

See the full picture.

Understand your business like never before with detailed and holistic insights to help you dial up your performance.

Empower your team.

Give your team a voice and find new ways to support them with thoughtful surveys, custom reports, and smart recommendations.

Save precious time.

Gusto’s intuitive platform automates tasks like compiling reports and identifying tax credits, which means more money and time back.

Team insights

Real data to help better support your team.

Learn answers to questions like “do you feel valued at work?” or “do you plan to look for a new job within the next year?” Then get actionable insights based on results.

Employee surveys

Send employees anonymous monthly surveys to gauge happiness and areas of concern.

Survey trend analysis

Compare survey results over time, take note of trends, and take meaningful action.

Custom reports

Custom-built reports for the data you need most.

Instead of sifting through reports, Gusto lets you build customized report templates. Analyze crucial data at a glance, make swift and accurate decisions, and save time.

Workforce costs

Understand workforce costs to improve your bottom line.

Allocate the right funds to the right places. With Gusto’s project tracking and workforce costing tools, you’ll get reports detailing your team’s time on each project, including insights on wages, benefits, and more.

Tax credits

Uncover hidden tax credits and put money back in your pocket.

Navigating tax credits on your own can feel overwhelming. But with Gusto, we make it easier than you ever thought possible. You’ll be able to tap into tax incentives to generate tax savings, improve cash flow, and free up time to do the things that excited you about starting your business in the first place.

Research and development tax credits

401(k) tax credit service

Employee retention tax credits

Compliance alerts

Breathe easier when it comes to compliance.

It can be daunting to stay on top of ever-changing regulations. That’s why we provide expert resources, compliance alerts, and direct access to certified HR professionals.

Recommended reading

Receive curated information in the areas most relevant to your business.

Proactive updates

Get alerts for state or federal law changes that may impact you.

What is a Federal R&D Tax Credit?

The Federal R&D Tax Credit is meant to incentivize increased investment in research and development by offering small businesses a credit of up to $250,000 per fiscal year. The credit is taken against your Social Security taxes and carries over into future years. Read more about the Federal R&D Tax Credit.

What types of reports does Gusto offer?

Gusto can generate a wide variety of reports, including pay stub history, time off balances, taxes prior to Gusto, and more. You can also customize reports to show you exactly what you need to know, all in one place. See our full list of reports for more information.

What HR resources are available to me?

Gusto provides a range of resources — from employee handbooks to fitness testing — through our HR Resource Center and HR Pros, which are available on our Plus plan with the Add On and Premium plan for customers. Read more about our HR resources.

Is Gusto payroll safe?

We designed our payroll with security, accuracy, and compliance in mind. Gusto leverages industry-standard encryption to secure all of your data, whether you run payroll on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Plus, we proactively monitor your account to help prevent fraudulent transactions.

The people platform

Manage your growing
team, all in one place.

Behind every successful business is a thriving team. Hire, pay, insure, and
support your employees with Gusto’s all-in-one people platform.
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