Alcott HR has packed up its Buffalo workspace and moved five minutes north—just far enough to signal progress, but close enough to keep its Western New York roots firmly planted. The HR services provider has shifted operations to a new, fully built-out office at 350 Essjay Road, Suite 120, Buffalo, a move designed less around square footage and more around what the company says matters most: its people.
This isn’t your standard corporate relocation, the kind that swaps one set of beige walls for another. Alcott emphasizes that the new location was chosen for its built-in flexibility, amenities, and employee-friendly surroundings—features increasingly seen as competitive differentiators in a market where talent expectations have shifted dramatically.
A Workplace Designed for How People Actually Work
The new office taps into a trend sweeping B2B and mid-market industries: the rethinking of physical offices as hubs for collaboration, wellness, and convenience rather than rigid nine-to-five anchors. Across HR tech and service providers, the conversation has evolved from “How many desks do we need?” to “How do we make the office worth the commute?”
Alcott’s answer comes with a suite of straightforward but meaningful upgrades:
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24/7 access to a fitness center, signaling an embrace of employee wellbeing that goes beyond standard wellness programs.
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A walkable neighborhood—a small detail that matters more in practice than in theory. Sidewalks encourage mid-day decompression, coffee runs, or informal one-on-ones outside the conference room bubble.
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Proximity to Wegmans, restaurants, and the post office, all of which reduce friction in the workday and allow employees to weave personal errands into their schedule without losing valuable time.
These are amenities that today’s workforce increasingly expects and that many legacy workplaces simply don’t offer. With employee experience now a strategic advantage, especially in service-heavy industries like HR outsourcing, Alcott’s move mirrors the wider market’s shift toward intentional, employee-centric environments.
“The move was about finding a space that reflects the way we value our people,” said Steven Politis, CEO of Alcott HR. “When you take good care of your employees, they take good care of your clients. This new office gives our team the environment, flexibility, and energy they need to do their best work every day.”
That sentiment hits on a broader industry trend: HR firms are showcasing their own internal cultures as a proof point for the services they sell. In a competitive field that includes giants like Insperity, TriNet, and Paychex—each doubling down on culture and employee wellbeing messaging—Alcott’s move serves as both a practical investment and a branding opportunity.
More Than Desks and Conference Rooms
Beyond the structural amenities, the building hosts community-driven tenant events, including coffee mornings and seasonal perks (think pumpkins and flower giveaways in the fall). These small yet meaningful moments help break down the monotony of office life and support camaraderie—especially valuable as organizations continue navigating hybrid work’s push-pull dynamic.
Office events matter more today than they did pre-2020. With hybrid schedules splintering office attendance, employers are increasingly relying on micro-engagements to maintain culture and connection. For a service organization like Alcott, where relationships and responsiveness drive client satisfaction, an engaged, connected workforce isn’t just nice to have—it’s operationally strategic.
Planting Deeper Roots in Western New York
The relocation also reaffirms Alcott HR’s long-standing commitment to the Buffalo region, where the company says community ties and local trust remain central to its identity. With nearly four decades of service and deep roots in the 716 business community, the company’s invest-in-your-neighborhood philosophy aligns with a broader trend of mid-market employers reinvesting in secondary metros that have become talent magnets in their own right.
Buffalo—supported by universities, a growing tech corridor, and a cost structure that beats major coastal cities—has seen increased employer investment in recent years. Alcott’s move reinforces that trajectory.
A Quick Look at Alcott HR’s Broader Footprint
For companies exploring HR outsourcing or looking to compare PEO options, Alcott HR’s credentials place it squarely in the trusted-provider category. The company is IRS Certified and ESAC Accredited—two markers that clients increasingly look for when selecting a PEO, especially as regulatory environments tighten.
Alcott delivers a full suite of HR services including:
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Payroll administration
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Employee benefits
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Risk management
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Compliance support
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Day-to-day HR assistance
While many PEOs offer similar service menus, long-running firms like Alcott maintain a competitive edge through regional specialization, client relationships, and a service model designed for small and mid-sized businesses that want tailored support rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Why This Move Matters in the Bigger HR Landscape
Office relocations rarely raise eyebrows in the B2B world, but this one lands at the intersection of several notable shifts:
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Employee experience is now a measurable business asset. Employers are investing in environments that reduce burnout, improve productivity, and retain talent.
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HR service providers must model the culture they advise. When culture sells, the office becomes part of the product.
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The “flight to quality” in office real estate continues. Companies are leasing premium or amenity-rich spaces even with fewer in-office days, choosing quality over quantity.
For Alcott HR, the move appears less like a routine real estate update and more like a reflection of what modern HR service firms need to stay competitive: a work environment that keeps employees energized, connected, and positioned to deliver consistently reliable service.
As employers large and small continue reexamining what the “future of work” actually looks like—beyond the buzzwords and into real policies, spaces, and practices—Alcott’s Buffalo relocation is a small but telling example of how HR providers are adapting to stay ahead of client expectations and talent demands.
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