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,...
Currently, about 250,000 American businesses turn to the human resources support offered by a PEO, or Professional Employer Organization. That number is likely to go up significantly in the years to come, as the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations has scored a huge win on Capital Hill. On December 16,...
About 40 percent of small- to mid-sized businesses use a PEO. A PEO, or professional employer organization, serves businesses with an average of about 20 employees, but PEOs are set up to handle businesses in a wide range of sizes. PEOs operate in all 50 states, and specialize in human...
There are advantages to being a small company, such as agility and a lack of bureaucratic problems. But there are things that make it harder for small businesses, too, such as access to a fully-staffed human resources department. A PEO can make your small business as smartly staffed and well-oiled...
Being competitive in today's marketplace involves a lot of effort. Budgets are tighter, yet expectations are greater. Upper management expects more, employees expect more, and consumers expect more. The employee benefits you offer directly relate to your bottom line, because happy employees do good jobs and a job well done...
New businesses and seasonal businesses face more complicated compliance requirements. That's because seasonal businesses have access to an exception to the employer mandate as long as they reach the 50+ employee threshold (or the 100+ threshold in 2015) on no more than 120 days of the year and only reach...
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...
