bug reportBusiness Operations · HR & HiringsituationalMobileOnboardingUX

Gusto mobile app installation is unclear for non-technical users

New Gusto users struggle to find and install the mobile app, indicating poor discovery and onboarding for mobile access. The friction is likely a documentation or in-app guidance gap rather than a technical failure. Affects small business owners who are not technical but need mobile payroll access.

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