Startups have an interesting quandary. They have to be competitive from the beginning, but without the resources it generally takes years to build. How can they grow, keep costs under control, and maintain a competitive edge during the startup process? A PEO, or professional employer organization, is the perfect option...
In today's heavily regulated business environment, it can be a tough thing just to stay on the right side of the legal fence. Do you worry about what might happen if one of your managers is accused of harassment or discrimination? Are you concerned about having enough workers' compensation insurance,...
How long has it been since you purchased your PEO contract? When you made the purchase, did you shop around adequately or just take the first offer you came across? If it's been some time since you reviewed your PEO contract or got price quotes for your employee benefits packages, payroll administration,...
What is your customer service like? Is that really important in this age of technological advancements? What are customers really looking for? It may seem like offering a great line of products, competitive prices, and so-so customer service would cut it nowadays. Toss in a few perks, like a sleek website...
There are nearly 29 million small businesses in operation in the United States, and these companies employ about 50 percent of all U.S. workers. The Small Business Association defines a "small business" as one with 500 or fewer workers. If you do an Internet search for insurance agencies or PEOs (Professional Employer...
Does your company have reasons to fear tax season? Having trouble meeting deadlines to issue those W-2's and 1099's? If so, a PEO is the ideal solution. A PEO is a Professional Employer Organization, and assumes responsibility for many of your human resources, payroll, employee benefits, and other employer-related responsibilities....
You may only have a few employees, but even so: administering health benefits is complicated. Not only must you find and select among insurers, you have to be certain that administration of health benefits complies with a long list of regulations and requirements. Staying in compliance with all the regulations that...
The beginning of the year is a time for many companies to re-evaluate business goals and set new ones for the year ahead. For companies that work with professional employer organizations (PEOs) for outsourcing human resources tasks, this can be a good time to take a look at how well...
Choosing a PEO services company can be a very savvy move for a small business. No matter how small a business is, it has to ensure that payroll is on time and correct, that taxes are calculated and withheld correctly, and that the company remains in compliance with a wide...
Employee morale may seem to be an intangible quality, but it can have an effect on profits and productivity, both of which are measurable. In fact, lost productivity from disengaged employees costs the American economy hundreds of billions of dollars a year due to factors like increased absenteeism and more frequent illness. Keeping...
