Gusto Lacks Features and Human Support Access for Growing HR Needs
Gusto's minimalist design leaves gaps for HR teams that need more configurable features or hands-on support. Access to human support agents is limited, pushing users toward self-service that does not resolve complex payroll or compliance questions. This limitation becomes more pronounced as organizations scale.
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